The Niropen Colony Women Organisation (WO) celebrated its 25th anniversary, also known as its Silver Jubilee, on Saturday at the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Wokha. The event was held under the theme ‘Lead in Truth.’
Ward 15 Wokha Town Councillor Hapenthung Ezung attended the programme as special guest, while Lotha Eloe Hoho president Thungbeni Ngullie delivered the keynote address. Ezung congratulated the organisation on completing 25 years of service, emphasizing the importance of truth and integrity in leadership and community service. He urged members to continue serving with sincerity, humility, and compassion, while inspiring the younger generation through their actions.
Ngullie stressed that leading in truth requires courage, honesty, and accountability. She noted that honesty builds trust and strengthens relationships, making truth the foundation of strong families and communities. Ngullie also spoke against prevailing social evils, urging people to uphold moral values and integrity in daily life. Additionally, she highlighted the importance of financial literacy, encouraging women to acquire knowledge of financial planning, savings, and investments.
The programme began with a silent prayer in remembrance of departed members, followed by invocation from Orensali Humtsoe. Zuchano C. Ezung delivered the welcome address, while Renchumi E. Ezung presented a brief history of the organisation. Greetings were conveyed by N. Samuel Ezung on behalf of Niropen Council, and Stephen Nyanthung Ezung, Catechist of St. Peter’s Campus Church, offered a prayer for blessings.
The special guest released the Silver Jubilee Souvenir, and the programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Z. Teresa Ezung. Founded in 2001, Niropen Yankho Eloe Ekhüng commemorated 25 years of service and community engagement through the jubilee celebration.
