On the second day of the 69th AKM General Conference in Akhoya village, Agriculture and Cooperation Minister G Kaito Aye called upon the student communities gathered to create impact among the communities.
The AKM, along with the elders, communities and leaders can make a significant impact in society as today’s students are the leaders of the future, Aye stated while addressing the crowd in the first session on Thursday morning.
Remarking that Naga society today is fragmented, the minister asked the Naga students’ community to join together in unison.
He emphasised that the Ao community has been in the forefront of several sectors like religion, education and so on, and further urged the Ao Community in general to stand firm, strive forward and find their way by embracing the Christian way of life.
Minister Aye released the 69th AKM General Conference Souvenir on 19 January.
The minister encouraged the Aos to protect oneself, the community and the Nagas in general. He advised the gathering to not be a liability to one’s community and further urged them to protect their academic career.
Lamenting that Nagas do not have a common language of their own, Aye called upon the gathering to create an atmosphere to show to the world the strong identity of the Nagas.
“Explore the knowledge where it should be used,” he advised the students.
At the function, the minister also released the 69th AKM General Conference Souvenir.
NSF president Kegwayhun Tep, in his speech, said the students present are the eyes and the face of the Ao people and the entire Nagas. He called upon the students to have vision and prepare themselves with multiple vested interests. He further urged the AKM and the Ao community to forge a united Naga community and to lead as an exemplary leader.
Kegwayhun Tep, NSF president (top); Chingmak Chang, ENSF president (bottom).
ENSF president Chingmak Chang acknowledged the Aos for their influential legacy made by their forefathers. Advising them not to live on the past glories alone, he called upon them to revive the leadership once again.
He also lamented that the Aos are degrading in the pinnacle of the Naga system and challenged the present Ao generation to strive to be on top of the pinnacle once again.
Ao Senden president Chubawati Longchar, in his brief exhortation, spoke on the current state of the Ao Nagas and advised the students to take a decision on what kind of skills and education they want to pursue, knowing their talents and ability.
Chubawati Longchar, president of Ao Senden.
The AKM Educational Promotional Trust Award was presented to three students for their excellence in academic performance.
The winners:
2020 Year of Commerce – Sanenba, Longsa village, Tetso college.
2021 year of Arts – Imkongkumla, Mongsenyimti village, Unity college.
2022 Year of Science – Imkongwapang, Lakhuni village, Immanuel College.
During the programme, a special song was performed by Imna Yaden.
The morning session began with a scripture reading and prayer by Toshi Sanglir, Youth Promoter, ABAM. A special song was presented by the Conference Choir followed by a speech by Nungdokyanger Ao, AKM president.
In the second session on Thursday afternoon, Nagaland Legislative Assembly Speaker Sharingain Longkumer, in his brief exhortation, stated that the AKM was the beacon of hope for all the federating units and also others beyond the boundary. He said he is one of the products of one of the federating units of AKM.
Referring to the theme ‘Education in Praxis’, Longkumer said it is a pursuit towards a purposeful education. As education is a continuous process, he said it is the right time to ponder upon the resolutions adopted. He stressed on the enhancement of a skilled person and said we need skilful professionalism in the future.
Longkumer said it is very important to understand the theme ‘Education in Praxis’ in order to strive forward. He encouraged the gathering for minimum intervention and maximum impact and to progress with time.
The NLA speaker said the AKM is growing in strength and renewal but advised the student body to have a stable foundation and to be the torch bearer for the Aos.
Watsü Mungdang president S Arenla Longkumer delivered the welcome address in the second session while the deputy commissioner of Tuensang, Nokchasashi, gave a brief exhortation.
The workshop session in the afternoon was led by Limasenla Jamir.
Er Moa Aier, Engineer-in-Chief of the Department of Power, and Er Atoba, Engineer & Technology Entrepreneur, Founder of Tabernacle – the Go-to-Software for Churches, gave presentations on the theme ‘Education in Praxis’.
