Students from various colleges debated on degrading ethics in Naga society
EMN
DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 18
Sazolie College, Jotsoma, organised the 9th Inter- Collegiate Debate Competition on the topic “Naga Society Adheres to Ethical and Moral Values” on October 18.
Twenty four students from different colleges of Nagaland participated in the event. The critic for the debate was Dr. Visakhano Hibo, Principal Japfü Christian College. The judges for the programme were Bongyong Konyak, Co-Ordinator SSA, Department of School Education, Villo Naleo, Lecturer Shalom Bible Seminary and Z. Tshürhoise Kajiri, SDPO, Peren.The participants debated on various issues highlighting the degrading moral values of the Nagas. While, the motion counted on points like honesty, uniqueness, hospitality, hard-working and generous nature of the Nagas, the opposition counter attacked with issues of growing corruption, crime, immorality, injustice and various ‘isms’ prevalent in the Naga society.
The critic concluded the debate by stressing on the importance of inculcating moral and ethical values among the Nagas. She spoke about her concern for the loss of values among the educated Naga Youth. She also encouraged the students to put ethics above everything.
The programme concluded with the declaration of the results, where the 1st position was bagged by Anato Sema, Modern College, Kohima, 2nd position went to Vibeizono Rüpre-o, Science College, Jotsoma, and the 3rd position went to Lumishashi, Japfu Christian College. Five consolation prizes were also given to Akangtemsu Yaden (Clark Theological College), Kaka Lotha (Patkai Christian College), Jevika (Kohima Arts College), Avituo Kolnu (St. Joseph’s College) and Sanglemyenla (C- Edge College).
The programme was chaired by Nükhrulü Swuro, Asst. Professor (Sociology), Sazolie College and the Moderator for the Debate was Nzanthung Kikon, Chaplain, Sazolie College. The Invocation was pronounced by Robinson Temsu, Asst Professor (History), Sazolie College, and the vote of thanks was given by Dr. David Sechü, Convenor of the Inter-collegiate Debate committee. The programme was sponsored by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland.
