{"id":388913,"date":"2026-02-02T13:05:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T11:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=388913"},"modified":"2026-02-02T13:05:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T11:05:42","slug":"namibias-first-gentleman-deputy-minister-urge-learners-to-reject-drugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=388913","title":{"rendered":"Namibia\u2019s First Gentleman urge learners to reject drugs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staff Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THE First Gentleman of the Republic of Namibia, Lt Gen Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, led a targeted Substance Abuse Awareness Campaign among learners in Rehoboth, Hardap Region. The initiative aimed to educate young people on the dangers of drugs, the value of education, and the importance of positive choices in shaping their future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the event, Lt Gen Ndaitwah encouraged learners to resist peer pressure, focus on education despite setbacks, and choose friendships and values that foster growth. He warned that substance abuse fuels crime, destroys families, and deprives communities of future leaders, urging students to envision themselves as Namibia\u2019s next teachers, principals, governors, and ministers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learners were challenged to take their education seriously, prepare for leadership, and reject drugs as a false escape that threatens their future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his remarks, the First Gentleman stated: \u201cYou do not need to be addicted to drugs to be a man. You just need to be a man because you are a man. 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