State honours older persons on International Day of Older Person

Dimapur, Oct. 3 (EMN): Department of Social Welfare under Peren division has organised a programme on International Day of Older Person on October 1 at Gaon Bura hall, Peren, with ADC, Peren, S Tainu as the chief guest.

Speaking at the programme, Tainu appealed to the senior citizens to take care of their health by maintaining good diet. She further appealed the older persons to share their experiences and wisdom with the younger generation.

Dr. Hedungkiebe spoke on the topic ‘Good health maintenance for elderly persons.’ DPO, Nokcharenla Longchar chaired the programme, while Anganwadi workers presented a special song, and pastor of PTBC, Haiku Nzasaid said the invocation prayer.

Isambe Liegise and Igongle Ndang were awarded Oldest Person Certificate during the program. Altogether seventy senior citizens attended the programme.

Meanwhile, Zunheboto district also observed International Day of Older Persons at Youth Hall, Zunheboto, on October 1 with the Executive Engineer of PHE, Er. Kitoshe Aye as the chief guest.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest has lauded the contributions made by older persons to the society. He exhorted the gathering to honour the older people as they are an asset to the society.

CDPO, Zunheboto, Hovishe Sema spoke on the relationship between older and the younger generation, while Easter spoke on the legal rights of senior citizens. DWO, Zunheboto, Atula Kikon also delivered a short speech in the programme and pastor of ZTSBC said the invocation prayer.

The programme was organised by NSCFZDU, in collaboration with ZDLSA and Social Welfare Department.

Yevihe Chishi and Loholi Zhimo were honoured with the best District Senior Citizens Award.

International Day of Older Person was also observed at Meluri village council hall, Meluri, in Phek district on October 1. The programme was organised by Department Social Welfare in collaboration with Phek District Senior Citizens’ Association (PHSCA) on the theme “Stepping into the future: tapping the talents, contribution and participation of older persons in the society.”

Speaking at the programme, PDSCA president, Shesuyi Vese encouraged the older persons to remain truthful to their words and to boldly speak the truths. Challenging the older persons to contribute something good to the society, he also appealed for availing schemes and concessions like medical check-ups, travelling, including approaching the legal service authority for legal assistance. He further requested the senior citizens to register their name with the association.

Additional Secretary of Social Welfare, Nyusetho Nyuthe expressed gratitude to the department and PDSCA officer bearers for organising the programme stating that the event was the first of its kind in the sub-division. He apprised on the significance of the day and the Old Age Pension scheme available under the Social Welfare Department.

Zekhaso Ngouri of Meluri village and Lemathsu Nyuwi of Meluri town were awarded the best Senior Citizen Award.