Morung Express News
Mon | July 23
“Eastern Nagas are second to none in the field of art, drama, literature, etc. for which we should be thankful to our Almighty God,” said L T Sangtam, OSD to Chief Minister, Nagaland, who came as chief guest at the Literary Program during the 2nd ENSF General Conference. Organising such literary program can develop the skills and dynamic mindset of young boys and girls, Sangtam encouraged and said that though Nagas have talent, attitude, aptitude, etc. “but we the Eastern Nagas do not utilise these talents, which leaves us lagging behind in every field”. He also advised the Eastern Nagas to be specific and sincere to what God has gifted. He asked, “What legacy are we going to leave behind as ENSF members as well as ENSF office bearers?”
At the same time Sangtam encouraged the students’ community to set a good legacy which will be remembered at all times, not only by the Eastern Nagas but by the Nagas as a whole. Meanwhile, speaking on the ‘Year of Capacity Building’, the OSD said “our mindset should be translated into action. Special efforts should be put into action so that talents can be explored to the right direction”. Meanwhile, Mutsikhoyo Yhobu, NSF president, in his solidarity message hinted at reconciliation among the ENSF and NSF and pointed out that “wherever we may be, Nagas are Nagas; let us value the tradition of unity and cherish our rich culture in voice.”
Neiba Konyak, Parliamentary Secretary for sports & youth resources and land revenue, Nagaland, who came as the chief guest during the 1st ever games and sports event of ENSF held at Mon, stated that “though we are backward in the field of education, distance, location and communication gap, we are moving forward”. With the cooperation of the Federation, the people of the four districts will have new ideas, new discoveries, a great hope and great opportunity, he said and emphasised on what the people should do by stating that the beginning of knowledge is the people.
The Parliamentary Secretary stressed on the saying ‘no hurry, no worry’, saying that hurry will bring more worry. He stated that the Eastern Nagas are emotional, simple and honest, “which brings destruction to our society”. In games and sports there is no barrier, everyone has equal opportunity; one can be successful in life through his or her sportsmanship, he said. Speaking on quality education he said that the youth are going to run the future and therefore dignity of labour should be motivated.
On the evening session of July 22, resource person Takum Chang, member of Project Operation Unit (NEPeD), spoke on environmental awareness and highlighted the factors that affect our environment and how to preserve it. He encouraged the ENSF to build bridges of information between policymakers and the people and also urged a coming together to turn this climate crisis into opportunity. Meanwhile, Limaonen Chang, former president of TMSF, congratulated the ENSF team for achieving the ‘25% reservation’. He also suggested the developing of a common language among the six (6) tribes since, he said, there is language barrier.
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