MPUNGU – Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare commended teachers across the country for their unwavering dedication to shaping the future of Namibia’s young people. He described teaching as the foundation of all professions and a noble calling. 

Ngurare made the remarks on Friday during a stopover at Himarwa Ithete Secondary School in the Mpungu constituency of the Kavango West region, ahead of his travel to Eenhana for the memorial and funeral service of late Swapo stalwart Kanana Hishoono. 

Hishoono was laid to rest at the Eenhana Memorial Shrine on Saturday. He said, through the tireless efforts of teachers, young Namibians are empowered to dream of a better future. 

Ngurare added that government deeply appreciates the hard work, resilience and sacrifice demonstrated by educators on a daily basis. 

“I am proud of our teachers. They are kamana ka ndongo – guiding pillars and role models for their learners,” he said. 

Emphasising the link between education, health and national prosperity, Ngurare said an educated and healthy nation is essential for sustainable development. 

He acknowledged that teachers continue to deliver quality education despite numerous challenges. 

Additionally, the premier noted that their contribution to nation-building does not go unnoticed. Addressing educators and other stakeholders, the Prime Minister assured them of government’s continued commitment to creating a conducive and equitable learning environment for all learners across Namibia’s 121 constituencies. 

He reiterated government’s vision of ensuring equal access to education and resources for every child, regardless of geographical location or socio-economic background. 

Echoing sentiments previously expressed by the President, Ngurare said Namibians are “too few to be poor”, underscoring government’s resolve to ensure that every child attends school and benefits equally from the country’s resources. 

Ngurare further called on directors and inspectors of education, as well as all stakeholders in the education sector, to prioritise implementation over rhetoric. 

“We must move beyond promises and focus on delivery. It is meaningful implementation that will earn the trust of our people,” he said. 

-Nampa