Deputy CM, Y Patton during the 75th ORSU celebration on December 29.
Wokha, December 29 (MExN): The two-day Platinum jubilee celebration of the Old Riphyim Students’ Union culminated on December 29 with Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton as the special guest.
Speaking on the occasion, Patton said that the village needs to put an extra effort in fostering future prosperity by recalling the past glory and by continuing to uphold the vision of elders, for which the union is celebrating the 75 years of existence.
He encouraged the students to be professional in various fields besides education stating that education is not only about government jobs but being self-reliant and providing employment to society by becoming entrepreneurs of various fields.
The Deputy CM also called upon the youth to tap the natural available resources and encouraged them to take up farming as a profession and assured them support if they are determined in their projects.
He also urged upon the people of Old Riphyim to do away with old odds and differences through the celebration the jubilee and called upon the the congregation to renew and strengthen their relationship through unity and brotherhood with an accommodative spirit.
Professor T Zarenthung Ezung, Department of Economics Nagaland University, Lumami who was speaking on the theme ‘Beyond the Horizon’ said that “Knowledge is the vehicle that will change your life” and added that it is education that defines and refines the society.
Earlier the celebration was marked with monolith stone dedication prayer by Rev Z John Patton, with unveiling of monolith stone and unfurling of ORSU flag by the special guest Y Patton.
The President of the Lotha Students’ Union and President of Old Riphyim Gazetted Officer’ Forum delivered short messages.
