Dr.Chotisuh Sazo and others during the inauguration of the
YWWS building at Yoriiba in Phek on Thursday.
- KOHIMA — Nagaland
Legislative Assembly (NLA) former Speaker Dr. Chotisuh Sazo on Thursday
inaugurated the Yorubami Women Welfare Society (YWWS) building at Yoruba
village near Chozuba in Phek district.
- Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Dr. Sazo said the
inauguration of the YWWS building was not just about creating assets but a
celebration of strength, determination, and progress, according to an update.
- He said the new building should not just be walls and a roof
but a beacon of hope and empowerment, adding that it may serve as a space where
ideas grow, skills flourish, and lives transform.
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- Dr. Sazo commended YWWS for its work in empowering women,
fostering self-reliance, and strengthening the community at the grassroots
level. He also lauded Yorubami women for producing many leaders politically, socially,
and religiously, including late Vamuzo Phesao, former Chief Minister of
Nagaland, who hailed from Yoruba.
- “Looking at where we stand today, it is clear that women
have come a long way,” he said, adding that more girls are now attending school
and pursuing higher studies than ever before.
- In terms of employment, Dr. Sazo said women are entering
entrepreneurial ventures, leadership roles, and supporting families
economically. In social life, he said women have been raising their voices,
standing up for justice, and redefining societal norms.
- There is also an increase in the number of women
participating in decision-making processes in the local governance and driving
community development, he said.
- Stating that the role of women in uplifting society is
immense, he noted that in education, women are educators, mentors, and
advocates for future generations. In the economy, they contribute as farmers,
entrepreneurs, artisans, and professionals. Their impact is visible in every
aspect of growth and community development.
- He said that to further uplift the economy and ensure
sustainability, tradition must be blended with innovation. He challenged women
to improve traditional farming methods by using modern techniques while
preserving heritage.
