President Nangolo Mbumba has lauded Oukwanyama Traditional Authority leader, Dr Martha Mwadinomho yaKristian Nelumbu, for her exemplary leadership and advocating for the welfare of all, including children and the elderly.
The 93-year-old Nelumbu ascended to leadership in November 2005 following the death of her uncle, Cornelius Shelungu who in 1998 became the first leader of Ovakwanyama Traditional Authority.
Mbumba was speaking during a courtesy visit to the Omhedi Palace in the Ohangwena Region on Monday.
According to the president, Nelumbu played a pivotal role in ensuring access to water, food security, and above all, fostering peace within her community.
‘Therefore, today, I have come simply to greet my friend, to express gratitude to her, and to thank God for blessing her with longevity, a kind heart, wisdom, and for her invaluable contributions to us, not only to the people of Ohangwena Region but to all of Namibia,’ he said.
Additionally, Mbumba expressed delight with the recognition bestowed upo
n Nelumbu by the Namibia University of Science Technology (NUST), which honoured her with an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership and Change Management (DLCM) degree.
Source: The Namibia Press Agency