Kohima, Oct. 22 (EMN): Minister of Planning and Coordination, Land Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs, Neiba Kronu, graced the silver jubilee celebration of Baptist School in Pfutsero town under Phek district on October 21.
Speaking on the occasion, Kronu complimented the school for attaining 25 years since its establishment in 1997. He also lauded the school for achieving 100% pass percentage for three consecutive years in the HSLC examination from 2019-2022.
Kronu challenged the students to “Trust in God,” saying that one might be brilliant but without God, he/she would not succeed in life. The minister asked the students to minimise the use of mobile phone and not let the technology to control over them.
“Gadgets are useful but it also has the potential to spoil the one who do not use the same in a wise manner,” he cautioned.
The minister encouraged the students to have a vision and apply their minds and stay focus to what they want to do.
Meanwhile, he called upon the public and stakeholders of Pfutsero to put united efforts in creating Pfutsero a learning center of excellence. The minister also stressed on the need to strengthen the atmosphere of punctuality and civic sense to march with the civilised world.
Presenting the school report, the school’s headmistress, Kivi Sakhrie, informed that Baptist School in Pfutsero was established in 1997. It was informed that the school has enrolment of 619 students from pre-school to Class X.
Mikha Kenye delivered welcome address, while Rev. Dr. Neingupe Chiero released jubilee souvenir.