A landmark dialogue was convened in Mekokla Village, Wokha between the Mekokla Women Hoho (Eloi Ekhung), village elders, and school educators on February 13. The meeting was driven by a singular mission: to revitalise the village through the transformative power of education.
With the Mekokla Students’ Union (MSU) Platinum Jubilee approaching in December 2026, the community stands at a critical crossroads. The Eloi Ekhung firmly believes that true progress is inextricably linked to the quality of education. Teachers, it noted, are the architects of society; through leadership and values, they shape not only individual students but the broader socio-economic fabric of the village.
The meeting featured strong advocacy from Shumbeno Yanthan, Secretary of the Eloi Ekhung and a retired teacher, who expressed deep concern that a decline in teaching standards directly threatens the school’s survival. “A teacher’s neglect can destroy a child’s potential forever,” she stated, warning that low enrolment resulting from poor performance could eventually lead to government closure of the school.
This call for excellence was echoed by village elder and Village Council GB Chumdemo Ezung and Village Council member Peter Yanthan. They reminded educators that they are the village’s foremost role models, stressing that punctuality and professional ethics are not merely obligations but a vital service to society.
Responding to the concerns, Mhonbemo James Yanthan, Headmaster of the Government High School, expressed gratitude for the Eloi Ekhung’s proactive leadership. He encouraged the Women Hoho to maintain a regular presence at the school to foster a disciplined work culture and called for unified action against non-committed teachers for the greater good of the village.
However, in a concerning development, despite a formal notification being issued to all teachers, a majority did not attend the meeting, even though the academic session in Mekokla is already underway.
The Eloi Ekhung urged all school authorities and educators to discharge their duties with the highest degree of sincerity, emphasising that education, as the primary tool for creating informed and productive citizens, must be treated as a sacred trust.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Adeno Rosy Kikon, reaffirming the Hoho’s commitment to safeguarding the future of education in Mekokla.
