‘Education does not end with students earning degrees’

Phek, December 29 (MExN): The Zhavame Students Union held its 62nd general session 2021 under the theme ‘toward proficiency’ at the Public Amphitheatre, Pame Tsüdu Zhavame on December 29. 

Addressing the inaugural session, former Minister and Executive Member of SCAN, Nagaland, Deo Nukhu recalled the state of education in the village during their time and how it has progressed over the years especially in the last two decades. He said that the growth of education is also visible in the development of the village in different areas. 

Emphasising that education does not end with students earning their degrees, he said that “it is a lifelong process.” In this regard, he impressed upon the gathering that they must continue to develop their skills even after their formal education.

He further encouraged the students to broaden their horizons while choosing their careers and not just limit themselves to following the general trend of getting into government service. 

Nukhu called upon the students’ body to be a unifying factor in the village and urged them to preserve the environment in the village by planting more trees. 

It may be mentioned that Nukhu became the first graduate from Zhavame village in the year 1973 and subsequently taught at a government school in Meluri.

Deo Theodore Dukru Memorial Award which was instituted in the year 2018 in memory of late Deo Theodore Dukru, ex-headmaster, was presented to Zasi Pohena, Teacher, GMS Zhavame. The award is given to the best performing teacher, teaching in one of the four schools in Zhavame village. 

Highlights of the event included invocation by Rev Akha Shupao, Pastor, Zhavame Baptist Church, presidential address by Muvi Domeh, greetings by Zao Krocha, Village Council Chairman, Zhavame, general Secretary report by Dune Domeh and benediction by Dakhru Rhi, Pastor, Zhavame Christian Revival Church. Virekhru Domeh was the chairperson while Joshua Rhi and Vane Domeh were the comperes.