Okakarara-Ongwediva twinning works
The mayors of Ongwediva and Okakarara have hailed the cooperation agreement between them, saying their unity has benefitted both councils to realise development goals in strategic areas of cooperation.
Last week the two sister towns extended their cooperation agreement that they signed in 2008. The agreement focuses on key development areas including cultural heritage, capacity development, economic development and tourism.
During the renewal ceremony held in Ongwediva, the mayor, Angelina Angula, highlighted the achievements realised from the cooperation. Angula said Ongwediva assisted Okakarara with the establishment of Okakarara Agricultural Show, as well as on the Build Together programme. Ongwediva in return, received material support to help flood victims. “It has been nine years since the friendship and cooperation agreement between the two towns was signed on 15 February 2008. This is clear evidence the two towns meant business then and now, and that nine years is not enough to realise the mutual needs of the two towns. The review of the cooperation agreement informed us that there is need for a continued mutual understanding between Ongwediva and Okakarara towns,” Angula said. “Over the past years, Ongwediva received a donation from Okakarara towards flood affected communities. Ongwediva visited Okakarara to aid with their strong agricultural show and Build Together programme. This time around, I would like to see more networking platforms being created in order to further strengthen this friendship.”
Okakarara mayor Olga Tjiurutue-Katukundu said the two towns decided to foster and promote the friendly relations existing between them to benefit their inhabitants and grow their respective urban localities.
“Our two local authorities are herewith signing of an agreement and cooperation to strengthen the friendly relations and focus on the following key strategic areas and guided by development plans in: cultural and heritage trails, capacity development, local economic development and tourism,” Tjiurutue-Katukundu said.
She also said both Okakarara and Ongwediva have acquainted themselves with the needs, challenges, strengths and opportunities in the two authorities prior to the signing of the agreement.
“Okakarara is delighted to be associated with an older sister town, Ongwediva, and believes this twinning agreement will culminate into a mutual long-term friendship and benefits for the both towns.”
ILENI NANDJATO
Last week the two sister towns extended their cooperation agreement that they signed in 2008. The agreement focuses on key development areas including cultural heritage, capacity development, economic development and tourism.
During the renewal ceremony held in Ongwediva, the mayor, Angelina Angula, highlighted the achievements realised from the cooperation. Angula said Ongwediva assisted Okakarara with the establishment of Okakarara Agricultural Show, as well as on the Build Together programme. Ongwediva in return, received material support to help flood victims. “It has been nine years since the friendship and cooperation agreement between the two towns was signed on 15 February 2008. This is clear evidence the two towns meant business then and now, and that nine years is not enough to realise the mutual needs of the two towns. The review of the cooperation agreement informed us that there is need for a continued mutual understanding between Ongwediva and Okakarara towns,” Angula said. “Over the past years, Ongwediva received a donation from Okakarara towards flood affected communities. Ongwediva visited Okakarara to aid with their strong agricultural show and Build Together programme. This time around, I would like to see more networking platforms being created in order to further strengthen this friendship.”
Okakarara mayor Olga Tjiurutue-Katukundu said the two towns decided to foster and promote the friendly relations existing between them to benefit their inhabitants and grow their respective urban localities.
“Our two local authorities are herewith signing of an agreement and cooperation to strengthen the friendly relations and focus on the following key strategic areas and guided by development plans in: cultural and heritage trails, capacity development, local economic development and tourism,” Tjiurutue-Katukundu said.
She also said both Okakarara and Ongwediva have acquainted themselves with the needs, challenges, strengths and opportunities in the two authorities prior to the signing of the agreement.
“Okakarara is delighted to be associated with an older sister town, Ongwediva, and believes this twinning agreement will culminate into a mutual long-term friendship and benefits for the both towns.”
ILENI NANDJATO
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