KOHIMA, MAY 15: Western Angami Public Organisation (WAPO) has elected a new team of office bearers for the tenure 2016-2019 led by Lhouphrevilie Rino as president and Neikuo Sechü as vice president.
The other team members included Keviphotsü Khwükha as general secretary, Mhieneikecha Chüsi as treasurer, Vilesanuo Zenyü-u as literary secretary, Kezhalezo Khawakhrie as cultural secretary, Khrietuo Mor as environment secretary, Medozhatuo Nakhro as human development secretary and Vitsalhou Kesiezie as property secretary.
The new team was formally inducted on May 14 during the WAPO general meeting held at WAPO Hall, Sechü Zubza. The new team was selected by a nomination committee comprising Satuo Sechü (Convenor), Kuosevo Casavi, Petuo Punyü and Sakho-u Nisa.
Taking over as president, Lhouphrevilie, has sought for continued cooperation from all the respective units and individuals. On behalf of the new team, he assured to work whole heartedly for the welfare of the Western Angami people and the Naga society in general. He also lauded the efforts of the pioneers, former leaders as well as the outgoing team for rendering their best service for the uplift of the society and bringing the WAPO to where it is today.
Former president of Angami Public Organisation and WAPO, Mhiesizokho Zinyü, who exhorted the gathering on the day, called upon the need for a renewed effort and vision from every individual concerned. While congratulating the new team, he also advised them to take the lead in bringing change in the society. To this, he also urged upon the gathering to give their cooperation to the new WAPO team, while urging everyone concerned to contribute and own a share in nation building.
On the challenges that are ahead, Zinyü advised the gathering to take decisions wisely so as to make the best use of the opportunity that comes their way.
The programme, chaired by WAPO vice president, Peteroko Zetsuvi, commenced with invocation pronounced by Khriengulie Kuotsu, pastor of Sechü Zubza Baptist Church. A special song was presented by Neiphretuonuo Sechü, while Mhiesilie Rhitso and friends presented a folk song. On the day, the outgoing WAPO general secretary, Neivikuolie Khatsü, WAPO treasurer Pfüsozielhou Nagi and Kenneth Punyü, member, finance committee, also presented their reports. The vote of thanks was tendered by Teiso Sechü, property secretary, WAPO.