Shilongo's selflessness remembered
Oshakati mayor Angelus Iyambo has described the sudden passing of councillor Johannes Hapeni Shilongo as a big loss for the local authority and the country.
Shilongo died on Sunday at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital after a short illness. He was 48.
Iyambo said Shilongo's sudden passing is a great loss for the council, following his immense contribution to the development of Oshakati.
He described Shilongo as a trustworthy man who they relied on.
Iyambo said he always fulfilled his obligations to the best of his ability.
“Councillor Shilongo left us very soon and unexpectedly. He was a man who had the vulnerable at heart and always gave his best when a task was bestowed upon him. His death has left us with big shoes to fill because he had all the great qualities a leader should have. Namibia has lost a great leader. He will be missed dearly,” Iyambo said.
He called on fellow Namibians to keep Shilongo's family in their prayers during this difficult time.
“Let us keep his family in our prayers because not only did we lose a leader, a family lost a breadwinner and we should have them in our prayers. May his soul rest in peace,” Iyambo said.
Shilongo had served as a councillor for Oshakati since 2011.
At the time of his passing he was serving as a member of the management committee.
Before his role as a councillor, Shilongo served as the Swapo district coordinator for the Oshakati West constituency.
Shilongo is survived by his wife Veronika Nyanyukweni and seven children. A condolences book is available for signing at the Oshakati town council office.
A memorial service will be held tomorrow at the Oshakati civic centre from 15:00, while another will be held on Friday at Shilongo's homestead at Onduulu Nomongwa village.
He will be buried on Saturday at his village.
KENYA KAMBOWE
Shilongo died on Sunday at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital after a short illness. He was 48.
Iyambo said Shilongo's sudden passing is a great loss for the council, following his immense contribution to the development of Oshakati.
He described Shilongo as a trustworthy man who they relied on.
Iyambo said he always fulfilled his obligations to the best of his ability.
“Councillor Shilongo left us very soon and unexpectedly. He was a man who had the vulnerable at heart and always gave his best when a task was bestowed upon him. His death has left us with big shoes to fill because he had all the great qualities a leader should have. Namibia has lost a great leader. He will be missed dearly,” Iyambo said.
He called on fellow Namibians to keep Shilongo's family in their prayers during this difficult time.
“Let us keep his family in our prayers because not only did we lose a leader, a family lost a breadwinner and we should have them in our prayers. May his soul rest in peace,” Iyambo said.
Shilongo had served as a councillor for Oshakati since 2011.
At the time of his passing he was serving as a member of the management committee.
Before his role as a councillor, Shilongo served as the Swapo district coordinator for the Oshakati West constituency.
Shilongo is survived by his wife Veronika Nyanyukweni and seven children. A condolences book is available for signing at the Oshakati town council office.
A memorial service will be held tomorrow at the Oshakati civic centre from 15:00, while another will be held on Friday at Shilongo's homestead at Onduulu Nomongwa village.
He will be buried on Saturday at his village.
KENYA KAMBOWE
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