Minister for Higher Education and Tourism, Temjen Imna Along graced the 27th Freshers’ Meet of Oriental College, Kohima on Friday. Speaking as the Special Guest, the Minister encouraged students to eliminate the divisions amongst them and to focus on building a better future together.
He urged the students to strive for excellence and reminded them that represent their families, communities, and villages, and must therefore showcase their best selves. Along said that students develop the notion of division in college and advised them against adopting such mindset to but instead feel like one community, learning from and supporting each other.
Touching on the issue of unemployment the Minister regretted that the Naga society is overtly focussed on government jobs. He expressed that the government’s commitment to higher education aims to produce exceptional human resources from Nagaland’s institutions and aspire for every student emerging from educational institutions to be skilled and prepared for their future.
Each student possesses unique talents, and teachers should identify and nurture these skills by creating skill hubs so that graduates leave with a solid skill set, the Minister stated.
Further, he remarked that there is no honour in laziness, pointing out that while Nagas carry a sense of pride, they are often hesitant to engage in smaller tasks. He stressed the need to be responsible stewards of the skills and attitudes they possess.
“You mean everything to our state,” Along told the students and reminded, “You should never feel belittled by where you come from.” He urged them to be a difference-maker, highlighting that Nagaland suffers due to a lack of action from literate people, so it is vital to become educated individuals. Furthermore, the Minister encouraged the students to seek knowledge and not just do things for the sake of it.
On the occasion, Minister Temjen Imna Along inaugurated the Oriental College Museum and also launched the college’s website, developed by Excellogics Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd. a Software company based in Nagaland.
Earlier, the 27th Freshers’ Meet began with invocation by Asst. Pastor, CRCKV Theyiesituo Kuotsu. Principal Dr. Khriereizhünuo Dzüvichü delivered the welcome address while Chibeni Murry pronounced the vote of thanks.
Keviratuo Jerry, B.A 5th Semester gave speech on behalf of the seniors and Kükhrülü Medeo delivered the speech on behalf of the freshers.
Altogether 122 freshers attended the program. Imtiyanger and Khriesanuo Zhale were declared Mr and Miss Fresher
