Oshakati
The Governor of Oshana Region Clemens Kashuupulwa has called on Namibians to honour their national symbols.
Speaking yesterday at the official opening of the Nationhood and National Pride Campaign workshop in Oshakati, Kashuupulwa implored all Namibians to respect the singing of the national anthem.
Kashuupulwa said that some people show respect for and imitate foreign gestures, while singing the Namibian anthem.
He cautioned that such gestures are an insult to the Namibian nation and to fallen heroes.
“Instead of standing upright while singing the national anthem, there are individuals who copy what is done in other countries,” said Kashuupulwa.
Kashuupulwa urged the nation to take ownership and be proud of their national identity.
He further implored Namibians to shun tribalism, regionalism and racism and to instead embrace the spirit of sharing and oneness.
“Let us not discriminate; no one should be living in poverty while another is not; we are encouraged to embrace the spirit of one Namibia, one nation.”
The workshop, which aims to establish nationhood and national pride campaign regional forums, also seeks to address tribalism, vandalism of government property, and alcohol and drug abuse among the youth.
The workshop is also an eye-opener in the march towards Vision 2030 and to educate the youth to take ownership of developmental agendas.
The nationhood campaign’s primary aim is to build a strong united nation.
Kashuupulwa called on the workshop participants to commit themselves to ensure the nationhood forums will be effective in carrying out their mandates.
Moreover, the governor called on inclusivity, saying that implementation of the nationhood programme should see that the masses are mobilised to achieve Vision 2030.