Civil society in Longleng organises a reception for the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation team following the signing of the FNTA, with leaders calling for unity and cooperation.
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DIMAPUR — A reception programme for the arrival of the Phom tribal and Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) team was held in Longleng district on Monday, following the signing of the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA).
The programme was organised by the civil society organisations (CSOs) of Longleng district at the district public ground.
This followed the civic reception and prayer programme organised jointly by the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Union (ENPU) Dimapur, ENPU Kohima, and ENPU Chümoukedima.
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Addressing the Phom community, L Shahsha Phom, vice president of ENPO, shared that the talks on FNTA were marked by challenges, wonders, and miracles. The achievement is the fruit of patience and prayers from the eastern Nagaland community, he remarked.
YB Angam, president of the Phom Peoples Council, said that the achievement came in 16 years, which he maintained was a fruit of resilience and blessing from God.
Recalling the efforts of the preceding teams, he reminded the community of the coming days which will call for the unity of the people. He urged the community to support and guide ENPO leaders with good intentions, cooperation, and responsibility as they move forward with their newfound FNTA.