Maria David
FORMER Ohangwena Governor Usko Nghaamwa said many of the people who are serving in various important sectors all come from education.
Nghaamwa made the remarks during the Oshikunde School awards held on Friday, saying education is the key that they should all support and uplift.
“Everyone who serves our country—doctors, engineers, farmers—comes from education. It’s the key to our success, and we must all support it,” he said.
Nghaamwa then pointed out the cars at the event, which were all made overseas. “Why can’t we, as an educated nation, make our own things?” he asked. He urged Namibians to focus on producing goods locally, like food and fertilizers, to avoid relying on other countries.
He praised Oshikunde School as a place of hope, saying, “This school is in a fertile area, and these children are in good hands with their teachers. Our future depends on them.”
Speaking directly to the learners, he urged them not to forget why they are in school.
“You are the future leaders and innovators. We need to start making our own products here in Namibia. If other countries stop supplying us, we’ll be in trouble,” he added.
Nghaamwa then called on more Namibians to join hands and invest in education, saying that every child deserves to be in school so they can help build their country.
