Kenesa Dawhuo urges TSUK students to build capacity, practise discipline, think independently and use technology responsibly.
KOHIMA — Commandant of the 10th NAP (IR) Battalion, Zhadima, Kenesa Dawhuo, has urged students to build their capacity, cultivate self-awareness and develop discipline as they prepare for future responsibilities.
Dawhuo was addressing the 31st General Session and Freshers’ Social 2026 of the Thenyizumi Students’ Union Kohima (TSUK), held at Baptist High Auditorium, Mission Compound, Kohima, on Saturday.
Congratulating the freshers on reaching a new milestone in their academic journey, he said the transition would bring greater responsibilities and require them to develop their capacity and personality.
He encouraged students to regularly assess themselves and cultivate self-awareness, while cautioning them against self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy.
Emphasising the importance of mental strength, Dawhuo described student life as one of the most crucial phases, providing young people with the time, energy, talent and opportunities to shape their careers and future.
He likened life choices to being at an airport, where individuals decide their destination and prepare themselves for the journey.
He urged students to make the best use of available opportunities regardless of their circumstances, while reminding them that academics and studies should remain their primary responsibility.
He also stressed the importance of a positive mindset, determination and what he termed “meta-cognition”—understanding why one thinks in a particular way—to help individuals recognise and correct their mistakes.
On instant gratification, Dawhuo encouraged students to practise delayed gratification, saying restraint and discipline, though difficult, would yield greater rewards in the long run.
He also underscored the importance of maintaining good physical, mental and spiritual health, along with developing financial literacy and sound money-management habits from an early age.
Dwelling on technology, Dawhuo observed that society was becoming increasingly immersed in the virtual world amid rapid advances in the internet and artificial intelligence.
He cautioned students about the growing difficulty of distinguishing original content from AI-generated material.
While acknowledging the convenience of technology, he warned against excessive dependence on it, particularly when it begins to replace logical thinking, reasoning and independent decision-making.
He advised students to use technology judiciously to support their studies and broaden their understanding rather than diminish their ability to think independently.
He further cautioned against excessive social media and digital consumption, saying attention-capturing technologies could contribute to anxiety, confusion and mindless pursuit of temporary gratification. He called for greater awareness of how technology and social media are being used.
Dawhuo also urged students and professionals to give back to society through their services and resources, describing it as a responsibility towards strengthening their communities.
In his greetings, Thenyizu Village Council chairman Zhothiyi Dawhuo described Thenyizumi as a “god-gifted village” and called upon its citizens to live with humility and excellence.
Earlier, TSUK president Vede Dawhuo congratulated students and achievers in various fields, observing that technology had opened new avenues for growth and should not become a limitation to pursuing excellence.
The education and statistical report was presented by Akhone Nienu, while Vetshelu Thisa delivered a speech on behalf of the freshers. An achievers’ talk was delivered by Kepozo Kapuh.
A new TSUK team for the 2026-27 tenure was installed, with Sevosalu Resu as president, Vedecuyi Rokha as vice president, Vevosu Thisa as general secretary and Kevedu Rhakho as assistant general secretary, among others.