Nghi Lien Commune celebrates 70 years of establishment, receiving recognition as a model new rural commune in culture

Throughout the country's history, Nghi Lien commune has been a land that has been formed for a long time. Through two resistance wars against French colonialism and American imperialism, the cadres, people and armed forces of Nghi Lien commune did not hesitate to sacrifice hardships, day and night ensuring smooth traffic on National Highway 1A, railways and airports. Thousands of local children volunteered to go to the front line to fight, contributing to the cause of national liberation and national unification.

After peace was restored, the Party Committee, government and people of Nghi Lien commune joined hands and unanimously overcame many difficulties and challenges to make their homeland increasingly prosperous. In 2003, Nghi Lien was the first commune in Nghe An province to achieve the title of cultural commune; in 2014, it was one of the first two communes to reach the new rural standard in the province; in 2021, it was recognized as a commune meeting advanced new rural standards.

The material and spiritual life of local people is constantly improving. The average economic growth rate is 10.5%, the average income is over 59 million VND/person/year. The system of cultural and sports institutions is invested and upgraded; the emulation movement of the whole people uniting to build a cultural life and civilized urban areas is promoted.

Awarding Certificates of Merit to individuals with outstanding achievements in 70 years of building and developing Nghi Lien commune. Photo: Quang An

Facilities and teaching quality at all three levels have been improved. Social security policies have been seriously, promptly and properly implemented. National defense and security have been maintained, political security has been ensured, there have been no hot spots in the area and it has been recognized as a drug-free area.

In particular, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of its founding, the Party Committee, government and people of Nghi Lien commune were honored to receive the title of a model new rural commune in terms of culture. This is a recognition of the efforts, solidarity, creativity and consensus of the Party Committee, government and people here.

Speaking at the ceremony, comrade Tran Ngoc Tu - Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of Vinh City People's Committee congratulated the Party Committee and people of Nghi Lien commune for their many achievements in the process of construction and development, achieving the standard of a new model rural area in terms of culture.

Comrade Tran Ngoc Tu emphasized that this achievement will be a source of encouragement for the Party Committee, government and people of Nghi Lien commune to continue focusing on improving the quality of the criteria for model residential areas in depth and sustainability, contributing to building Nghi Lien homeland to develop more and more, truly a "livable countryside" at the gateway to Vinh city.

On this occasion, representatives of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and leaders of Vinh city, authorized by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, awarded the Certificate of Recognition of the commune meeting the model new rural standards in culture in 2024 to Nghi Lien commune according to the regulations on model new rural communes in the period 2021 - 2025; Awarded Certificates of Merit of the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in building 70 years of Nghi Lien commune and model new rural areas in the commune./.