The Business Association of Nagas marked a significant milestone on November 4, 2023, with an oath-taking ceremony held at the BAN Conference Hall, DC Court Junction, Dimapur. Undergoing a substantial restructuring, BAN broadened its operational scope, ushering in a new team of dynamic leaders and members. The oath-taking ceremony showcased the commitment of these leaders to take BAN into a new era of growth and development.
The program commenced with an invocation led by Pastor Toshi Longkumer from DABA, setting the tone for the proceedings. Following this, Zubeno Mozhui, convener of the committee responsible for identifying and selecting members to fill the standing committees, outlined the challenging process of selecting individuals from the pool of talented and experienced BAN members. L Mongkum Jamir, the President of BAN delivered an address underscoring the role of the committees in BAN’s vision, and the importance of their collective commitment to fostering economic development in Nagaland. The ceremony introduced the new office bearers and standing committee members, who have taken an oath to uphold BAN’s mission and work tirelessly toward the organization’s goals. The oath taking was administered by I Sashi Pongener, Financial Advisor of BAN and former DGM State Bank of India. The expansion of BAN’s leadership includes four new Vice President appointments and the establishment of 19 new standing committees consisting of convenors and over 60 members.