Newly elected ENWO officials pose for a photo during the handing and taking over ceremony at the Executive Hall, PBCA, Longleng, on November 14.
Longleng, November 15 (MExN): The Eastern Nagaland Women Organization (ENWO) held its handing and taking over ceremony at the Executive Hall, PBCA, Longleng, on Saturday, marking the formal transfer of leadership and responsibilities to its newly inducted team.
R Tsitongla Sangtam has been inducted as the new president, while P Apei Phom will serve as the General Secretary and T Yahna Konyak as the Finance Secretary.
The programme was chaired by ENWO Assistant General Secretary Atsala Anar. The invocation was pronounced by K Chongkoi, President of KMH, while Ainyu, President of Phomla Hoichem, delivered the welcome address. The formal handing and taking over ceremony covered the offices of the President, General Secretary and Finance Secretary, symbolising the transfer of responsibilities and continuation of the organisation's vision and objectives.
In her closing remarks, outgoing President Yingphe Konyak offered advice and encouragement to the incoming president and her team, urging them to dedicate sufficient time and commitment to the organisation while maintaining close coordination among the leadership.
Acknowledging that accusations and criticism were inevitable, particularly for those in leadership positions, she encouraged the incoming president to maintain a positive and composed mindset and address challenges with wisdom, patience and confidence.
The newly inducted team also includes eight vice-presidents representing different tribal organisations, namely Chubala (CTS), Longkoi (KMH), Nguangtola (YWO), Rebekha (TWA), P Herola (AST), Kiyeshe V Sumi, M Minchai Konyak (KNSK) and P Monyei Phom (PHOMLA).
The assistant secretaries are Chubalemla (CTS), Asang Mary (TWA) and T Hantsula (YWO), while Chongkhem (KMH) will serve as Assistant Finance Secretary.
Lirila (AST) has been inducted as Information Secretary, while Akila (YWO) will serve as Press and Media Secretary. Inaholi V Sumi (ESTH) and Angshom Chemdok (PHOMLA) have been appointed Press and Publicity Secretaries.
The cultural secretaries are Shaan Khiamniungan (KMH), Amnyu Konyak (KNSK), P Liphen Phom (PHOMLA), Chulongla (CTS), Chumtingla (AST), K Kamsola Yim (YWO), Y Repan (TWA) and Aboli Jere Chishi (ESTH).
The organisation has also appointed advisers representing its 8 constituent organisations. They include Achong Konyak (KNSK); Cheme and Pushiam (KMH); A Shamthai and C Henow Phom (PHOMLA); NaongChamtan and Alemla (CTS); Dr Ruthsan Y and L Shojila (YWO); Asangla Cholong and Adi Kashio (AST); S Santsushi and A Alemshhe (TWA); and Kakheli Z and Elis Achumi (ESTH).
The newly inducted team has been entrusted with carrying forward ENWO's vision and objectives, with a renewed commitment to unity and dedication towards the empowerment and advancement of women in Eastern Nagaland.
