We must drive change, Geingob urges parliamentarians

President Hage Geingob has reminded members of parliament that they are the main drivers of change and the country’s national developmental agenda, adding that - as catalysts for societal transformation - they have the power to push through the necessary reforms.Following the opening of the seventh session of parliament yesterday, it is expected to deliberate and pass the following bills this year: The High Court Amendment Bill, Magistrate&#039;s Court Amendment Bill, Divorce Bill, Child Justice Bill and Ombudsman Bill.“I take note that some of the bills listed for tabling during this year are carried over from the previous session of parliament. I wish to encourage you to redouble your efforts to ensure that there is a regular quorum in parliament so that you are able to speed up the legislative process,” Geingob urged.Parliament is also supposed to discuss the Marriage Bill, Uniform Matrimonial Property Regime Bill, Civil Registration and Identification Bill, Roads Bill, Vehicle Mass Bill, Land Bill as well as the Research, Science, Technology and Innovation Bill.“The process of home foreclosures can be a humiliating and traumatic experience, especially for the most vulnerable members of society. I am therefore pleased to note that we are moving towards ensuring that the dignity of our citizens is protected and that there will be judicial oversight on the sale in execution of immovable properties,” the president said.Successes and setbacksDuring the opening, Geingob said the path to prosperity consists of hard work and is a struggle that comes with successes and setbacks.“The people have entrusted us with this responsibility and I call on all of us to work together to uphold the promise to deliver a better life for all Namibians. You have the power to push through the necessary reforms, as identified in our respective development plans."He also pointed out that the process requires persistence, but is a mission that should be carried out shoulder-to-shoulder. The president further urged parliamentarians to urgently enact laws that are effective at strengthening the safety and security of Namibians, especially the most vulnerable members of society.jemima@namibiansun.com

We must drive change, Geingob urges parliamentarians

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