The Khongjiri Students’ Union (KSU) silver jubilee celebration cum 58th Yimkhiung Akherü Arihako (YAA) Federal Assembly was conducted at Khongjiri Village under Kiphire district on January 10 and 11.

Themed ‘Resilience and Radiance’, the silver jubilee celebration was graced by S.Kiusumew, Advisor for Fire and Emergency Services, Home Guards, Civil Defence, Relief and Rehabilitation, as the Special Guest and Yithachu Thurr, Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) Khongsa as the Guest of Honor.

To commemorate the occasion, a souvenir was also released by the guest of honour and the monolith was unveiled by the special guest.

In his speech, the Special Guest stressed on the importance of unity and education and called upon the community to pursue for the same to be at par with the rest of the society.

Meanwhile, Guest of Honour, Yithachu Thurr, Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) Khongsa, in his speech underscored the need and importance for skill development and encouraged the students community to discover where they are gifted and interested so as to succeed.

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Short speeches were also delivered by Ningjimong, Founding President, KSU; Keyoungkhum, President YAA and Makhezho, Executive Chairman YTC.

Ningsangwu Bomrr, President, Khongjiri Students’ Union delivered the presidential address, welcome address was delivered by Azho Paul, Chairman, Silver Jubilee Planning Committee, Khamkiumong L. John, V.P, KSU proposed the vote of thanks and the programme was moderated by Salenthong and Latsu A.

Other highlights of the event included special presentations by Apentsu Merr, Moya Village Students’ Union and Pungro Town Students’ Union. Later in the afternoon, a seminar on skill development for the students, on the theme, “Skill Development and Employment Worldwide” was conducted by Emporium, Nagaland.

Meanwhile on January 11, the Yimkhiung Akherü Arihako (YAA) 58th Federal Assembly was conducted at Khongjiri village.