Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Monday said the decision to relocate the Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) headquarters of Namsang Circle from Kongshong to Yonglok in Longleng district was taken after careful consideration of long-standing public demands and administrative needs. Addressing a public gathering at Yonglok, Rio said the move was aimed at strengthening governance and improving the reach of government services, especially in remote and border villages. He said the state government had taken note of repeated representations from local residents who had been seeking better access to administrative facilities.
In a post on X later, the chief minister said the relocation would help improve service delivery and make administration more accessible to people living in far-flung areas. He explained that while the establishment of the Namsang EAC earlier marked an important step in expanding administration, changing development requirements, population patterns and connectivity issues made it necessary to review the location of the headquarters. Rio also praised the people of Namsang Circle for their active participation in the region’s development over the years. He expressed hope that the relocation would open up new opportunities and contribute to steady growth, peace and prosperity in the area.
Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton and legislators B Bangtick Phom and A Pongshi Phom also addressed the gathering, along with Longleng Deputy Commissioner W Manpai Phom. The programme was chaired by Dr Phongshak Phom. The invocation was delivered by Yonglok Baptist Church pastor Longshing, while the welcome address was given by Namsang Citizen Union president B Patong Phom. Words of appreciation were shared by Phom Peoples’ Council president Y B Angam Phom.
