02/08/2026
NMA President Vilanuo Angela Yhome Laid To Rest
๐๐จ๐ก๐ข๐ฆ๐, ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ 2 (๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐): The funeral service of the President of the Naga Mothers' Association (NMA), Late Vilanuo Angela Yhome, was held at Christ the King Church, Kohima Village on Saturday. She passed away on July 31 at the age of 67.
The funeral service was attended by the family members, church leaders, civil society organisations, legislators, government officials, friends and well-wishers, all united in paying tribute to a woman remembered for her unwavering commitment to peace, justice and the welfare of the Naga people.
In his obituary message, Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio described Vilanuo Angela Yhome as an eminent educationist, respected social leader and tireless advocate of peace and women's empowerment. He recalled her decades of dedicated public service, including her leadership of the Naga Mothers' Association, the Nagaland Catholic Women Association, the Naga Mothers' Peace Committee and several other organisations working for the welfare, unity and reconciliation of the Naga people.
Rio also highlighted her pioneering role as the first woman to serve as Joint Secretary and later Secretary of the Lhisemia Council, Kohima Village, saying her legacy of compassion, integrity and selfless leadership would continue to inspire generations.
Tributes also poured in from Deputy Chief Minister Y. Patton, Nagaland Legislative Assembly Speaker Sharingain Longkumer, Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho, the NNC/FGN, the People's Republic, and numerous organisations and individuals across Nagaland and the Northeast, all remembering her as a dedicated leader who devoted her life to serving society.
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