The Wokha District Village Development Board Association (WDVDBA) has appointed a new leadership team for the 2025-2029 tenure, with Benathung Tsanglao from Wozhuro Block elected as the President.

The selection of office bearers took place at the Wokha District Village Council Chairman Association (WDVCCA) & WDVDBA multipurpose hall on Monday. Representatives from all seven blocks of Wokha District attended the event, during which selection committee convenor Mhondamo Shitiri, along with members of the selection/election committee, oversaw the induction of new members.

The newly formed executive team is led by Benathung Tsanglao as the president, with Chumthungo Ngullie (Chukitong Block), James Kikon (Bhandari Block), Woben Humtsoe (Ralan Block), and Nchumthung Odyuo (Sanis Block) as vice-presidents. Benathung Murry (Sanis Block) has been appointed as the general secretary, while Khekavi Chishi (Changpang Block), Khojamo Ezung (Ralan Block), Thungchibemo Shitiri (Sanis Block), and Chumbenthung Ennie (Wokha Block) will serve as joint secretaries.

Additionally, Lipanthung Ezung (Wokha Block) has been named finance secretary, with John Kikon (Bhandari Block) as assistant finance secretary. Chichamo Kithan (Wokha Block) has been appointed as press and information secretary.

Representing WDVDBA at the Nagaland State Village Development Board Association (NSVDBA) will be Manthungo Kikon (Changpang Block) and Mhondamo Shitiri (Chukitong Block).

Meanwhile, Mhondamo Shitiri, Rhonathung Lotha, and Robin Humtsoe have been designated as advisors to the WDVDBA.

The newly appointed leadership team is expected to guide and implement various developmental initiatives for the district in the coming years.