Attendees during the unveiling of martyr’s cemetery monolith of GPRN/NSCN in Nihoto village on November 29.
Dimapur, November 29 (MExN): As a tribute to the fallen heroes and national workers who have steadfastly served and sacrificed for the Naga people and land, a martyr’s cemetery monolith was unveiled in Nihoto village under Kuhuboto Sub-Division, Niuland on November 29.
The unveiling event, held under the initiative of the Ministry of National Social Welfare (NSW), GPRN/NSCN, was held with the participation of members from ACL, Cabinet, Naga Army, Secretariat and CHQ Church of GPRN/NSCN alongwith Dr P Nihoto Chishi, Chief of Nihoto village.
A press release from the MIP,GPRN/NSCN informed that it was dedicated by Dr Akito, Pastor, CHQ Church, while Jack Jimomi, Kilo Kilonser unveiled the monolith with ribbon cutting and reading out the inscription.
Dr Nihoto, who had donated a plot of land for the martyr’s cemetery also shared a few words about the background of his land donation and his patriotic concern for the Naga people.
Azheto Chophy, ACL member, GPRN/NSCN while acknowledging the compassion shown by village chief for the Naga national martyrs also conveyed his gratitude for the deed, it said.
He further paid homage to the Naga martyrs by highlighting their sacrifices and the plights of the families they have left behind.
Vinili Yepthomi, Kilonser (NSW) shared words of thanks and the programme concluded with a benediction from Tokali J Swu, Children Pastor (NGBA), the release added.
