Leaders and organisations mourn the demise of pioneering educationist Rev. Beilieü Shüya.
DIMAPUR — Minister for Power and Parliamentary Affairs KG Kenye, Ura Academy President Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, and the Angami Students' Union have expressed grief over the demise of educationist, missionary, and Ura Academy leader Rev. Beilieü Shüya, who passed away on September 18.
In a condolence message, Kenye expressed sorrow over the passing of his godmother, describing her as a respected educationist, missionary, and pioneer of the Naga Christian community.
Kenye shared that she gave him his Angami name, "Thejaselhou (Aja)", describing it as an enduring personal bond.
Kenye stated that she was a woman of faith, wisdom, courage, and dedication who touched countless lives through her service to the church, contributions to education, missionary work, and commitment to Naga culture. He conveyed condolences to the bereaved family, relatives, friends, and church members.
Dr. Liezietsu announced that the Ura Academy Hall will henceforth be renamed “Rev. Beilieü Hall” in honour of her pioneering contributions spanning 56 years.
Liezietsu stated that her full name was Rheibeilieü Shüyatsu, daughter of Lhousuohie of Meriema village, and her mother, Zenuo, was the sister of AZ Phizo of Khonoma.
Recalling her role in the founding of Ura Academy, Liezietsu stated that Angami leaders gathered at Chüziema village on May 23, 1970, and resolved to form the Angami Literature Committee comprising Rüzhükhrie Sekhose, Dr. HV Sakhrie, Kezhagwelie Peseyie, Rev. Beilieü Shüya, and Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu.
Additional members, including Zhavise Vihienuo, Tsolie Chase, Neilichu Belho, and Vikeyieu Chalieu, were included on June 8, 1970.
Liezietsu noted that at a time when the committee lacked funds and premises, Rev. Shüya made available the National School founded by her to conduct meetings and programmes. The committee was renamed Ura Academy after one year to encompass the Tenyimi community. From 1971 onwards, when annual workshops were held, she would suspend school activities for three days and mobilise students to make arrangements.
Later, Rev. Shüya donated ancestral land gifted to her by her parents to provide a permanent home for Ura Academy. Liezietsu stated that she served as a member of the Ura Academy Chatha (Board of Directors) from 1970 until her passing on September 18.
In a separate condolence message, the Angami Students’ Union mourned the passing of Rev. Shüya, describing her as a dynamic leader who dedicated herself to the service of the student community.
The union noted that her loss creates a deep void across the Angami community and Naga society, extending heartfelt prayers and sympathies to the bereaved family.