Nujoma's birthday to be low-key affair
Founding President Sam Nujoma turns 88 on Friday and will mark his birthday by handing over a clinic built at his farm.
Unlike the usual fanfare, Founding President Sam Nujoma has decided to keep it a low-key affair when he celebrates his 88th birthday this weekend.
Nujoma turns 88 on Friday and will mark his birthday by officially handing over a clinic - constructed at his Etunda farm outside Otavi - to the government on Saturday.
Swapo secretary-general Nangolo Mbumba yesterday told reporters that the ruling party was not planning a major event for the elder statesmen under the banner of the 12 May Movement.
The movement was the idea of the Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) to honour Nujoma for his contribution to Namibia's independence.
According to Mbumba, the party will instead opt to raise funds to complete a school at Nujoma's farm.
Nujoma has donated land from his own farm and undertook to construct a modern health facility known as Etunda Farm Primary School and a clinic to cater for farming communities in the surrounding areas.
According to Mbumba, the clinic project has now been completed and will be handed over to the Ministry of Health and Social Services on Saturday.
“As we all know, 12 May is the birthday of our beloved Founding President, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, who led Swapo through the bitter years of the liberation struggle. His birthday has been celebrated each year and the Swapo party has always been spearheading the birthday celebration,” said Mbumba.
“The Founding Father has directed that he wish to dedicate his 88th birthday towards the completion of Etunda Farm Primary School project. Therefore, his desires that all those who wish to celebrate his birthday should do so by contributing financially or in kind, towards the completion of this very important school project.”
Mbumba has urged the business sector as well as individuals who want to contribute, to contact his office or John Nauta, special assistant to the founding president.
The 12 May Movement was created to celebrate Nujoma's legacy and the role he played in the liberation struggle of the country, as well as his outstanding leadership during his time as first president of Namibia.
Last year Nujoma's birthday was organised by a group of business people.
NAMENE HELMICH
Nujoma turns 88 on Friday and will mark his birthday by officially handing over a clinic - constructed at his Etunda farm outside Otavi - to the government on Saturday.
Swapo secretary-general Nangolo Mbumba yesterday told reporters that the ruling party was not planning a major event for the elder statesmen under the banner of the 12 May Movement.
The movement was the idea of the Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) to honour Nujoma for his contribution to Namibia's independence.
According to Mbumba, the party will instead opt to raise funds to complete a school at Nujoma's farm.
Nujoma has donated land from his own farm and undertook to construct a modern health facility known as Etunda Farm Primary School and a clinic to cater for farming communities in the surrounding areas.
According to Mbumba, the clinic project has now been completed and will be handed over to the Ministry of Health and Social Services on Saturday.
“As we all know, 12 May is the birthday of our beloved Founding President, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, who led Swapo through the bitter years of the liberation struggle. His birthday has been celebrated each year and the Swapo party has always been spearheading the birthday celebration,” said Mbumba.
“The Founding Father has directed that he wish to dedicate his 88th birthday towards the completion of Etunda Farm Primary School project. Therefore, his desires that all those who wish to celebrate his birthday should do so by contributing financially or in kind, towards the completion of this very important school project.”
Mbumba has urged the business sector as well as individuals who want to contribute, to contact his office or John Nauta, special assistant to the founding president.
The 12 May Movement was created to celebrate Nujoma's legacy and the role he played in the liberation struggle of the country, as well as his outstanding leadership during his time as first president of Namibia.
Last year Nujoma's birthday was organised by a group of business people.
NAMENE HELMICH
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