Pfütsero — Chakhesang community, on Wednesday, felicitated its first Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer (Regular Recruit), Vevotolü Kezo, during a programme held at Pioneer's Complex conference hall of the CBCC, T Chikri, in Pfütsero town in Phek district.
The programme was organised by the Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) and Chakhesang Gazetted Officers’ Association (CGOA) and attended by various frontal organisations, churches and village councils.
Speaking at the programme, Vevotolü Kezo credited her success to God and her parents for their unceasing care and support. She also urged the young aspirants to have determination, work hard, have self-confidence and make good use of internet and technology for resources and guidance. She stressed the need to maintain a healthy body and mind and above all, to trust in God to achieve success in life.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister of Power and Parliamentary Affairs, KG Kenye, said Vevotolü Kezo has brought much pride and recognition to the Chakhesang community. He stated that the Chakhesang community got its first IAS officer after 77 years of tribe recognition. He also reminded that Goyiepra Kenye was the first gazetted officer from the Chakhesang community.
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While appreciating the efforts made by the parents of Vevotolü Kezo, Kenye has expounded on the important role of parents in fulfilling the aspiration of their children. The minister urged Kezo to guide the aspirants by sharing her experience and also work for the welfare of the people.
An elated president of Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO), Vezuhu Keyho, said the Chakhesang community has been blessed with an IAS officer for the first time since the tribe was recognised 77 years ago. He has lauded Khupo Kezo and Pusucholu Kezo, the parents of Vevotolü Kezo, for good parenting and for enabling her to achieve the milestone.
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=1]The president of Chakhesang Gazetted Officers’ Association (CGOA), Vekhosa Kotso, said, "It has become the collective aspiration and prayer of our people to see our children crack the UPSC to become IAS officers and God has shown us his favour."
Being a police officer himself, Kotso said it is an incredible accomplishment that speaks volumes of hard work and indomitable spirit.
"We congratulate and salute you. Your success is not an event, it is an outcome of your determination and resilience that you have developed on the first day of your schooling. I can only imagine how difficult it must have been to face all the obstacles in your journey. You have proven to our people that anything is possible with the right mindset and determination," said the CGOA president.
Khupo Kezo, father of Vevotolü Kezo, has acknowledged God and the love, support and prayer shown by the Chakhesang community towards his daughter and family.
Meanwhile, the president of Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF), Vezhodüyi Nakro, commended Vevotolü Kezo for becoming the first IAS among the Chakhesangs to achieve the coveted post. He said the milestone has finally fulfilled the long-aspired dream of the community as a whole.
A thanksgiving prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Chekrovei Cho-o, executive secretary of Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC).