OMUTHIYA – National Planning Commission (NPC) director general and chairperson of the Green Hydrogen Council Obeth Kandjoze has encouraged the youth to seize the numerous opportunities available in the green hydrogen industry.
He made the remarks during the Oshikoto Region’s green hydrogen consultation meeting held last Thursday at Omuthiya, saying young Namibians should focus on the opportunities that are unfolding in the green hydrogen industry.
“Foreigners are coming to take over from us as they see many opportunities here,” said Kandjoze.
The NPC director general said the industry offers various opportunities, including those for small and medium enterprises, job-creation, and other opportunities.
He also urged those in the position to do so to help the youth pursue such opportunities.
“We must support the youth to take the opportunities that unfold out of this industry, amongst others by paying for their studies,” said Kandjoze.
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy senior economic development manager Johannes Shipepe said there are a lot of opportunities in industry, including employment.
Hyphen is a Namibian-registered green hydrogen development firm established to develop green hydrogen projects for international, regional and domestic supply in Namibia.
It has been selected as the preferred bidder for the initial development phase of the green hydrogen project in the Tsau //Khaeb National Park near Lüderitz.
The meeting was attended by various stakeholders, including local authorities, members of the business community, religious leaders, youth, farmers and regional councillors from Oshikoto. It was held to inform the public about the opportunities associated with the green hydrogen industry.
-Nampa