Founding Father turns 78

NAMIBIA’S first President, Sam Nujoma, celebrates his 78th birthday tomorrow.

Born at Etunda in Omusati, Nujoma spent most of this childhood years tending cattle. He later moved to Walvis Bay where he worked in a store and whaling station.He went into exile in 1960 and has since been the President of Swapo.He became the first President of Namibia at Independence and in 2005 he was given the official title ‘Founding Father of the Namibian Nation’.At least two political regions have already indicated that they want him to remain as the leader of the ruling party – and he will be 83 when the five-year term expires.Nujoma continues to be a geology student at the University of Namibia, of which he is also the Chancellor.He later moved to Walvis Bay where he worked in a store and whaling station.He went into exile in 1960 and has since been the President of Swapo.He became the first President of Namibia at Independence and in 2005 he was given the official title ‘Founding Father of the Namibian Nation’.At least two political regions have already indicated that they want him to remain as the leader of the ruling party – and he will be 83 when the five-year term expires.Nujoma continues to be a geology student at the University of Namibia, of which he is also the Chancellor.