New office bearers of Zeliang Students’ Union pose for a
photograph during its 63rd general convention-cum-election in Ngwalwa village
on December 21.
- DIMAPUR — The
Zeliang Students' Union (ZLSU) successfully held its 63rd general
convention-cum-election on December 21 in Ngwalwa village under Peren district.
- An update from the union stated that the event brought
together Zeliang students and leaders to deliberate on issues crucial to the
advancement and identity of the tribe.
- It stated that the additional deputy Commissioner (ADC) of
Peren and guest speaker, Keyirangding Hegui, spoke on protecting and preserving
the Zeliang tribe's identity. He underscored the significance of the tribe's
cultural heritage, language and traditions as fundamental pillars of its
identity.
- He encouraged the student and youth to uphold those values
while embracing modern educational opportunities. He also emphasised the
necessity of safeguarding ancestral land, which serves as both a source of
livelihood and a testament to the tribe's rich history and heritage.
- Hegui articulated that the identity of the Zeliang tribe is
intricately linked to both its land and its culture, asserting that the loss of
either would equate to a diminished sense of self. He maintained that it should
be the responsibility of every Zeliang intellectual to protect the tribe's
heritage while striving for excellence in various domains of life.
- The invocation prayer was said by Lungleuhingbe Iheilung,
deacon of Ngwalwa Baptist Church, followed by a presidential address delivered
by Kingsalt Hegwang. Pauramyile Pame presented a song and the vote of thanks
was delivered by the general secretary, Sanlak Namdaw.
- The event concluded with a benediction said by Heilamying,
associate pastor of Gaili Baptist Church.
- Meanwhile, ZLSU has elected new team of office bearers for
the tenure 2025-2027 led by Roland Irangguang as president, Hiechi Irangbe as
vice president (Admn), Sanlakbo and Ngautube Chamlak as vice presidents,
Keyinrenlu Nren as general secretary, Haireungam Ipuing as assistant general
secretary, Heideding Kulim and Peleng as joint secretaries, Akiam as finance
secretary, Idosile as treasurer, Rechasile Kenn as education and statistics
secretary, Kensamteiding as information and publicity secretary, Puikosing as
environment secretary, Kusasing Nsarangbe as social and cultural secretary,
Chichile as assistant cultural secretary, Dibam Z Meyase as games and sports
secretary, Kailengwi Newmai as assistant games and sports secretary, Heilia
Haining, Lungzwayile Mpom, Namgwaheile and Widunbi as women coordinators,
Wipisanbo as assembly speaker and Ichuleupeung Iralu as assistant assembly
speaker.
