Dimapur, Mar 1: Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Tuensang, Dr. Sentitula, IFS, inaugurated a waiting shed at Apoji village under Sitap Range, on February 28, which was constructed under FDA 2015-16. The program was attended by all the village elders, womenfolk and school children of the village.
Speaking at the inaugural programme, the chief guest Dr.Sentitula, IFS, DFO Tuensang said the real and true development begins the moment one realizes the need for change. She also said that pro-activeness and cooperation by the villagers lay the path for development. Calling upon the villagers for active participation and initiatives, she said blessing always comes with responsibility and as Christian everyone is called to be faithful stewards.
A special call was also extended to the church to partner with Forest department towards safe forest and environment.
Apoji Village Council chairman, Buchang, who also chaired the programme, highlighted the history of the village. He said the village was established in 2005 and accordingly got the government recognition in the year 2012, but till date no government department has ever visited and no development activity been ever carried out in their village.
The chairman expressed his heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to that Forest department for bringing continual blessing to the villagers. He mentioned that Forest department has provided solar lamps to all the households, when the villagers were living without electricity connection. He added that now the most basic amenities and long felt need to have a community waiting shed for the villagers to hold meetings and for resting was fulfilled through the kind initiative of the department.
The chairman on behalf of the Apoji village accorded special thanks to the Principal Chief conservator of Forest, Nagaland Kohima, Divisional Forest officer Tuensang, assistant conservator of Forest Sitap, Range Officer Sitap and the department in general.
Rajesh, ACF and Ailong, ranger also spoke in the programme. Invocation prayer was said by Mandok pastor Apoji while VDB secretary, A. Hamlang delivered welcome address.
