Kohima: The Tizit Area Students’ Union held a drug awareness program in collaboration with the Health and Family Welfare Department to mark Martyr’s Day. The event, held under the theme War against Drug, brought together students from Government Higher Secondary and M Jon Higher Secondary schools alongside community leaders from the Konyak Union and Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong.
Medical experts Dr. Nokyat and Dr. Ngopelo Keviechu served as resource persons for the event. They addressed the rising threat of substance abuse and the spread of HIV and AIDS among the youth, urging the public to work together to create a safer society. The speakers emphasized that collective action remains the most effective tool in combating these social dangers.
TASU president Nokmao Konyak used the occasion to pay tribute to a former union official who died while fighting social evils and drug abuse. He noted that this sacrifice continues to serve as a guiding light for the union in its ongoing mission to protect local students. The organization reaffirmed its commitment to hosting future awareness campaigns and called on churches, civil society, and local authorities to join the effort to secure a healthier future for the region.
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