Uakutura Kambaekua
OPUWO – Vice President and President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commissioned the newly-constructed Kunene regional police headquarters on Tuesday in Opuwo.
During the inauguration, she emphasised the government’s commitment to infrastructural development, and the necessity of providing a pleasant working environment for the men and women in uniform.
“I have repeatedly stated that our government is fully-committed to building infrastructure in all parts of our country, and Opuwo, as one of the fastest- growing towns in Namibia, deserves a facility of this stature,” she said.
“Given the important role that our men and women in uniform play in fighting crime and the preservation of internal security in our republic, their welfare must not be neglected. They deserve to work in a conducive environment”, the politician emphasised.
The building includes an administration block with 44 offices, nine record rooms, two reception areas, one boardroom, one radio room, one server room, three kitchenettes, staff restrooms, two cleaning storerooms, a logistics warehouse, a vehicle clearance building, public bathrooms, two guard houses, covered parking bays, access roads and one backup generator.
Nandi-Ndaitwah urged police officers to oversee the facility’s safety and maintenance, and that it should be protected from all sorts of vandalism.
She also urged Kunene community members to join the Namibian Police to contribute to the country’s peace and stability, including the implementation of policing programmes aimed at providing safety and security in their respective communities.
The President-elect said collaborating with the police would improve the safety of their own lives and properties.
Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo urged his colleagues who would be working in the new building to display a high level of dedication to service delivery, and ensure the best possible use of the facility to extend its lifespan.
“On behalf of the men and women in uniform, and members of the civilian component, I hereby fully acknowledge the central government’s financial support towards the Namibian Police Force,” he stated.
-Nampa