KEETMANSHOOP – The sudden death of President Hage Geingob left youth leaders from political parties in the //Kharas region very sad, but with appreciation and admiration for the active role he played in the positive development of their lives.
Valmary Jantje, Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) secretary in the region said a great loss struck the nation as the death of the head of State brought great sorrow to the party wing and the entire Namibian nation.
“He was one of the pioneers instrumental in bringing about our country’s independence, democracy, freedom from oppression and colonialism and equal rights in our Land of the Brave,” she said.
The youth leader continued in remembering Geingob as a courageous and resilient leader who did not budge for anything less than the best interest of our nation.
Jantje added: “We, as the youth will always remember our beloved president and honour him for being our inspiration, giving us hope and taking us into his trust by appointing our fellow youth as members of Parliament.”
She also said he will be remembered as a gentle giant who was instrumental in the Harambee Prosperity plans, which paved the way for inclusivity for all and a prosperous future development of Namibia. “Allow me to use this opportunity to wish madame Monica Geingos, the bereaved family and the Namibian nation as a whole, all God’s strength and consolation during this painful period of sorrow,” said the youth leader.
Also contributing, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) youth supporter, Queen Pieter said Geingob always promote the interest of the youth in the //Kharas region regardless of their political affiliation.
“By creating employment opportunities and fostering entrepreneurship, he aimed to empower our young people,” she reasoned. Pieter also remember Geingob as someone who sought to ensure young people were equipped with skills, training and resources needed for their success when entering the labour market, through including them in governmental income generating projects and programmes. “Our president’s role during the liberation struggle, leading to our country’s independence can never be ignored in history,” Pieter emphasised.
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