Banuo inaugurated the monument of P.Shilu Ao, state’s first Chief Minister at Longjang village, Mokokchung
DIPR
MOKOKCHUNG, AUG 1
CHIEF Secretary, Banuo Z Jamir inaugurated the monument of the first chief minister of Nagaland, P. Shilu Ao as the chief guest at Longjang village, Mokokchung today along with Alemtemshi Jamir as the guest of honour.
Addressing the gathering, Banuo termed late P. Shilu Ao as a man who excelled and succeeded in his life even though he struggled initially and sacrificed a lot for the people of the state. She said, “today, we will not really feel the kind of sacrifices P. Shilu and the other Interim Body members have made for the people of the state and it is necessary for the older generation to pass on the history to the younger generation. We are the beneficiaries of their hard work”. She said, the monument should be of significance for not only Longjang but also the whole of Nagaland.
Alemtemshi in his speech said that the memorial for P. Shilu Ao comes in a good time since Nagaland is celebrating 50 years of statehood and it was because of his efforts that the state came into existence as the 16th State under the Indian Union. He also said that Longjang has been blessed with a good number of officers and leaders and called on them to continue working for the people of the state.
Asst. Development Commissioner T. Anungba Pongen made a note of appreciation on behalf of the family members of Late P. Shilu Ao. The programme was chaired by Tiatoshi Longkumer and was organised by the Riongsanger Cultural Club. A special song was present by Chubatsur Jamir while Pastor, Longjang Compound Baptist Arogo, Mar Aier said the benediction.
