The oath taking ceremony for the newly elected Councillors of Chiephobozou Town Council including the nine unopposed elected members was held on Friday at Customary Court, Chiephobozou Town, Kohima District, DIPR has informed.

Addressing the gathering, Returning Officer & ADC Chiephobozou, Alemyapang Longchar thanked the Head of Departments, various public organisations and colony chairmen for the peaceful and successful conduct of ULB election. Stating that it was a historical moment for the government and also for the people of Chiephobozou, he urged the newly elected members to work with full dedication. He also called upon the public and leaders to work hand in hand as Chiephobozou town, being the Centre of Northern Angami II Constituency. He also sought the support and cooperation in taking forward the town for the betterment of people.

Delivering a short speech, Special Officer to Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to ADC, Chiephobozou and his team for the successful completion of election. He exhorted the elected members to lead an exemplary life and work with the vision to uplift and develop the town.

President, NDPP, 11th Northern Angami II, Kechalhoubei Talie encouraged the elected members to function the Council with utmost dedication and asked them to take sanitation and beautification of town as their main objectives and advised them to be humble while dealing with the public and build a better relationship with the people for the betterment of the township.

The program was chaired by ARO & EAC, Chiephobozou Ane Khieya. Special number was presented by Meseneinuo Kezieo and invocation was pronounced by Vitseizolie Sopfü, Pastor Baptist Church, Chiephobozou.