Maria David
PRESIDENT Nangolo Mbumba officially opened the 3rd edition of the Ehao Culture Expo on Tuesday.
Mbumba indicated that the Expo takes place amid widespread drought, which has ravaged the agricultural capacity and sustenance of many farmers throughout the country.
“Government is doing all that it can to save Namibians and their livelihoods through drought assistance interventions and the provision of emergency food,” he said.
The President expressed hope that this assistance has reached all eligible beneficiaries. If not, he urged people to report to the offices of the governors in their regions or the Office of the Prime Minister so that those in real need can be assisted promptly.
Mbumba emphasized that it is through initiatives like the Ehao Cultural Expo that they can proudly declare Okahao as the “Home of Rich Heritage.”
“Our heritage is a treasure that must be protected and preserved for future generations,” he added.
He also said that it is essential for the youth to understand and appreciate where they come from, as people cannot value and care for what they do not know.
Furthermore, Mbumba said that cultural preservation and economic development must go hand in hand to ensure progress and innovation.
King of Ongandjera Johannes Mupiya said that the government has a lot of responsibility, not only to ensure employment creation, but also to establish initiatives like the Ehao Expo to ensure people create their own opportunities.
Mupiya indicated that the government makes use of available resources to ensure every Namibian benefits, with the sole purpose of ensuring development in the country.
