Legacy centre inaugurated at Etoshapoort

President Hage Geingob officially inaugurated the Community Legacy Centre at Etoshapoort near Outjo in the Kunene region on Saturday.

The centre will provide municipal services, a library, clinic, ablution facilities, policing, and other essential services that are typically inaccessible to vulnerable community members.

While acknowledging the importance of peace and harmony, Geingob said people require more than these conditions to live a dignified life. Basic necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, water, electricity, schools, and medical care are essential.

The Community Legacy Centre was born out of this need, he said.

He praised all stakeholders involved in the project for their unified efforts in realising the centre.

He expressed his belief in people-centred development and commended the regional council, local municipality, and Kunene governor Marius Sheya for their work in developing Outjo.

Geingob reiterated the government’s responsibility to cater to both the needs of the more fortunate and the less privileged, ensuring that all citizens can live dignified lives.

Highlighting the concept of legacy in the context of Namibia’s political and governance architecture, he drew attention to the country’s history, emphasising the legacy of leadership that has been pivotal in bringing peace, reconciliation and stability to the nation.

“Our attention has turned towards ushering in an era of prosperity in Namibia. We have declared all-out war on poverty, inequality and corruption,” he said.

“Therefore, while we have an obligation to create within Namibia a conducive environment for business and investment-related activities, we also have an equally important task of ensuring that the needs of the most vulnerable members of our society are taken care of.”