GOBABIS – The Police Basic Training Course 1 of 2023-2024 was officially opened at the Pius Joseph Kaundu Police Training Centre in the Omaheke region on Friday.
This year’s training, officiated by the Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, has 244 cadet constables, with 122 male and 122 female cadet constables.
“I am delighted to note that the continued efforts by the senior management of the Namibian Police to implement equal gender representation within the force is taking shape. This is evident in the sense that the men and women paraded before us today represent 122 cadet constables of each gender, which translates to 50/50 representation,” he beamed.
The police chief stated that the basic training in Omaheke is running concurrently with the same basic training at the Ruben Danger Ashipala Police Training Centre at Ondangwa in the Oshana region.
“This undertaking forms part of the objectives of the Namibian Police to strengthen its manpower through enhanced human capital development,” Shikongo indicated.
The new intakes will undergo six months of training, and after the successful six months’ completion, they will be exposed to a further three months’ specialised training in various areas of the force.
Omaheke regional commander, Commissioner Andreas Haingura, urged the new cadet constables to embrace their journey with open hearts and steadfast commitment to excellence.
“The path you have chosen is not without challenges, but it is also a path filled with opportunities to make a positive impact on the lives of those you will serve. It is most pleasing to observe the continued growth of the manpower of the Namibian Police Force, but it is an even greater honour to observe this momentous event in the mighty Omaheke region,” Haingura added.
– Nampa
Photo: Omaheke
Caption: More manpower… Inspector General Joseph Shikongo speaking at the official opening of the police basic training course on Monday. Photo: Nampa