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Kohima, Oct. 29 (EMN): The Middle PWD Colony in Kohima celebrated silver jubilee with the CEO of Kohima Smart City Development Limited (KSCDL), K Theunuo, as the special guest on Saturday on the theme 'Remembering the pioneers.'
Speaking on the occasion, Theunuo opined that Nagas, especially the youth, need to change mindset in their approach and adapt dignity of labour. He stated that unemployment problem cannot be solved by the government and NGOs but by the educated unemployed youth.
He asserted that a degree and certificate alone would not give person a job but by an individual’s capacity and capability. In this regard, he urged the Naga youth to venture in self-employment and be job providers. Theunuo also maintained that the youth could play an important role in fostering unity, discipline and for peaceful existence of the community.
Theunuo, who is a resident of the Middle PWD Colony in Kohima, observed that the colony has changed manifold in terms of unity and cooperation. He also paid tribute to the pioneers and leaders for the contribution and sacrifice made for the colony with far sighted vision since 1997.
Theunuo informed that the colony is home to all the tribes of Nagaland and even people from mainland India living together in unity.
The chairman of Middle PWD Council, Tosozhol Natso, has highlighted the history of the colony since its formation in 1997 with LK Angami as its first chairman along with Rev. Razouvizo Tetseo as secretary and Fulutsu Angami as treasurer.
To mark the occasion, the colony also presented a jubilee gift to the pioneers as well as to the oldest male and female residents.
Earlier, the special guest inaugurated a waiting shed, while the dedicatory prayer was offered by Rev. Phomlee Van.