N Ibotombi's statue unveiled
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, May 30 2022:
A statue installed in honour of Narengbam Ibotombi, former principal of YK College and founder of Institute of Rural Education (IRE) and IRDSO Wangjing was unveiled in a ceremony held today at IRE Wangjing Complex.
An offering of floral tribute was paid to the newly unveiled statue of N Ibotombi which was preceded by religious rites and an uncovering of the statue carried out by Narengbam (O) Chaobi Devi, wife of N Ibotombi and their son Narengbam Rajivkumar, principal of IRE.
Speaking on the occasion, Narengbam Rajivkumar said that despite facing innumerable hurdles during his term as Principal of YK College, N Ibotombi saw everyone in a kind light.
He was a dedicated educator whose aim was to provide the light of education to the children of the State.
With that goal in mind he established the IRE in 1994, Rajivkumar added.
Further, he said that N Ibotombi also poured his efforts into the field of agriculture and conservation of trees.
He maintained that Narengbam Ibotombi was a man of many qualities that people should emulate.
The day's event was attended by Padma Shree awardee Hanjabam Radhe and many eminent personalities from across the State.
A soulful musical tribute ws also paid to the eminent educator during the day's ceremony.