Kudecho Khamo and Bangtick Phom with others during the inauguration of the ADC Office Complex at Tamlu on October 30.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | October 30
Nagaland Civil Administration Works Division (CAWD) advisor Kudecho Khamo on October 30 inaugurated the newly constructed office complex of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Tamlu under Longleng district in the presence of MLA, B Bangtick Phom.
Addressing the inaugural programme, Khamo urged administrative officers and government employees to discharge their duties with sincerity and ensure that welfare-oriented schemes and government initiatives reach people in the remotest parts of the state.
He also called upon officials to serve the community with a sense of purpose and responsibility, contributing towards the upliftment and empowerment of the people in its truest sense.
Khamo acknowledged the public support and cooperation extended to the government, particularly by the people of Tamlu, despite the transition in administrative leadership, which contributed to the realisation of the ADC Office Complex. He specifically appreciated Tamlu and Kangching villages for providing land for the development and upgradation of Tamlu sub-division.
Describing the ADC Office Complex as an important infrastructure developed by CAWD, he emphasised that development required mutual cooperation between the government and the public. Highlighting the role of the regional party under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr Neiphiu Rio, who is also the president of the Naga People's Front (NPF), Khamo said the party stood for the Naga cause and called for strengthening it so that it could continue to represent the voice and aspirations of the people.
He also commended Bangtick Phom for his commitment towards the upliftment of his community and appreciated the contractor for completing the long-awaited office complex.
Khamo also acknowledged landowners across the state for contributing land towards developmental projects. However, he expressed concern over incidents of encroachment on government land, stating that reclaiming land after voluntarily donating it for public purposes was morally wrong and traditionally considered a taboo.
On the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA), Khamo said the Bill had been passed by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly and subsequently received the assent of the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. He said the arrangement would empower the region to take decisions concerning its own development. He urged the people of the Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO) area to remain united and set aside differences to realise the vision of the FNTA.
Speaking at the programme, MLA B Bangtick Phom said more government buildings were being taken up in Tamlu sub-division, with the newly completed ADC Office Complex being among the most anticipated projects.
Longleng Deputy Commissioner W Manpai expressed confidence that the new office complex would strengthen governance and administrative efficiency, particularly as Tamlu was strategically located along the Assam border.
Speeches were also delivered by Buphei Ongh, vice-president of Phom People's Council (PPC); Shahyong Phom, Village Council Chairman (VCC) of Shemnyuching, on behalf of Namsang Area and B Phongshak Phom, former minister.
Presenting technical report, Assistant Chief Engineer (ACE) Ketousielie Kenguruse said that the project was conceived to provide functional office accommodation for the General Administration and other minor departments operating from rented premises, with the objective of improving administrative efficiency and public service delivery.
The programme was chaired by ADC T Lankonsen Tsanglao.
Later, Khamo alogn with Bangtick Phom, Ketousielie Kenguruse and district administration officials inspected the ongoing construction of the ADC official quarter at Tamlu.
The team also visited the Border Magistrate Rest House and the proposed site for the EAC headquarters at Yonglok under Longleng district.
