State govt, CSOs working for lasting peace: CM

January 13, 2022 57 Views No Comment

Correspondent KOHIMA, JAN 13 (NPN) : State chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday said that the State government and all civil society organisations (CSOs) were working together to bring lasting peace in the State.

Speaking as a special guest at the 50th anniversary of Western Angami ‘D’ Sports Association (WADSA) meet at Kiruphema Ground, Peducha, the chief minister regretted that due to absence of lasting peace, there was an environment of insecurity in the State that was adversely affecting all activities in the society, including games and sports.

Amidst all these, he observed that the Covid-19 pandemic also became another issue for the people, even as he urged everyone to get vaccinated in order to stay healthy which, he added, was of paramount importance.

He appealed to the people to follow all Covid-related safety protocols and directives issued by the Central and the State governments.

Rio remarked that people who had not been affected by the virus might not take it seriously, but he cautioned that the disease was a big threat to everyone.

When the world was yet to fully overcome the virus, he noted that the new variant “Omicron” has started spreading again, creating panic and fear among the people. With restrictions and curfew being reimposed, he urged everyone to be more cautious.

The chief minister disclosed that many sporting activities were in the pipeline, but added that all these could get disrupted if the Covid situation worsened.

He said there was a time when might was used as a means to conquer others through wars, but now this had changed in present times as the world’s attention was now focused on games and sports.

He mentioned that there was now competition in the fields of education and sports and countries were facing off each other in sporting arenas.

“Today, the smallest country or State has the capacity to defeat the largest country or State in sports. Therefore, if we dedicate ourselves and don’t get discouraged by the size of our homeland then, we have the potential to be on a par with others,” Rio said.

Rio said competing at village levels should not be the aim for sportspersons, but they should work hard enough to succeed in representing the State and even the country.

He lauded the older folks of the community for constructing such a ground, which youth could utilise for honing their skills.

Rio said that even the State government was focused on supporting sportspersons through various measures, including establishing Regional Sports Centres at strategic locations.

He disclosed that the government would recognise dedicated sportspersons and help them in their growth.

Earlier, the chief minister unveiled the anniversary monolith and also inaugurated the newly-constructed playground.

The inaugural ceremony was chaired by organising committee convener Sedeneikho Shosahie, while invocation was pronounced by Angami Christian Revival Church Council chairman Rev Dr Kecha Seyie.

WADPO president Rüüngutuo Sechü extended the greetings and WADSA president Rokoneikho Rhatsu delivered the president’s address while Kevisekuo Sechü presented a special number.

WADSA wrestling secretary administered the oath to all the players. WADSA comprises five villages – Thekrejuma, Mengujuma, Sechü, Kiruphema and Sechüma.

Source: http://www.nagalandpost.com/state-govt-csos-working-for-lasting-peace-cm/248293.html