Mokokchung, 8 September (MTNews): Fazl Ali College (FAC), Mokokchung observed its 64th Foundation Day on 8 September at the college Auditorium by organizing a formal program to commemorate the day.
Dr Lanurenla, Associate Professor and head of the Department of English, gave an overview of the humble beginnings of the college in celebration of the day. She spoke about the vision for education that began before Nagaland became a state. Leaders like RC Chiten, R Ngullie, Rev Subongmeiba, Imnaonen, Supongnuklu, Mayangnokcha, Imlong Chang, Dr Longri Ao, Khelhoshe Sema and a few others, along with then Deputy Commissioner, Major Khating, sought the necessity of an educational institution, owing to which a donation drive began that resulted in 50 paise contributions from households that amounted to Rs 30,000.
She emphasised how the setup of this initial night college was not a single man’s vision but the collaborative power of the people in Mokokchung, Tuensang, Wokha and Zunheboto. The passion that Sir Fazl Ali, the then Governor of Assam, had for the Nagas was highlighted in his contribution of Rs 50,000. The college began with 43 students, 5 subjects, and 3 teachers, including the principal, as recorded in the first foundation day speech given by Mr PM Sarwar, the first principal of the college.
With personal anecdotes of her own experiences as a Fazl Ali College alumna, Dr Lanurenla concluded with a tribute to the pioneers, leaders, and principals who have taken the college thus far, and a prayer for the young, dynamic principal, Dr I Wati Imchen. She encouraged the students with a question, “What can you do for your alma mater?” in the hopes of an unending legacy for the college.
Awards and Honors
The program had various performances from the students as well, along with prize distribution for the ‘September Melange’ participants and a felicitation of meritorious students for the year 2023.
Chubaienla Jamir Academy Award for college topper was awarded to Nibha Singh from Zoology Department, Late Dr Longrizung Award for Academic Excellence in Arts and Science streams were awarded to Rejuna from History Department and Sashirenla Jamir from Zoology Department respectively; Dr AK Chaudary Excellence award for highest scorer in Math was awarded to Supongnaro. Dr Watimongla Pongener Award for highest scorer in English was awarded to Imnajungshi Jamir; Linnaeus Award for highest scorer in Botany was awarded to Heikuding and the Department of Education and Department of Sociology Excellence Award for highest scorer in the subjects were awarded to Yashilemla and Talitula respectively.
Talimongla, university topper from the Department of Geography was also honoured by the college with an award. The Evangelical Union Student of the Year Award was received by Zanyep Konyak.
The college also felicitated students who have brought accolades to the college by participating outside the state in various events. The recipients of this award were Sunepbenla T Imchen for winning third position in the NE Inter-State Badminton Championships held in Itanagar, Corporal Ajidong for winning first position in Quiz at the Special National Integration Camp in Srinagar, and Senior Under Officer, Pritam Kumar for securing first position at the National Integration Awareness Program held in Udaipur.