PM calls for assistance for rural producers

ONGWEDIVA – Prime Minister Nahas Angula says rural producers should be assisted to grow more mahangu, rear more chickens, produce marketable items and introduce new economic activities in their areas.

Addressing the Women’s Action for Development (WAD) Field Day for the Oshana and Omusati regions at Ongwediva on Friday, Angula said economic growth in rural areas could only be brought about by the efforts of rural producers. Similarly, the Premier said, women must become employed and receive decent salaries if their incomes were to improve.Angula wants to see women starting new businesses or entering professions.The Prime Minister also noted that while the Government has to provide a conducive environment for citizens to realise their potential, it was the collective efforts of all citizens which would make a difference.Describing the Vision 2030 as the roadmap to Namibia’s prosperity, Angula explained that the Vision’s goals could only be achieved through the contribution of individual citizens.”If we all put our skills to use, we shall contribute to the growth of the economy.In this way we shall also contribute to the achievement of the goals of Vision 2030,” he cited.Angula commended WAD for providing rural people with the training which is aimed at giving them the necessary skills to empower themselves.Angula made use of the same platform to advise the WAD management to ensure that the Namibia Qualification Authority (NQA) accredits its training courses, if the training is to have a meaning in the job market.The Premier awarded certificates to 107 students from Oshana and Omusati regions, whose graduation coincided with the 2007 WAD Field at Ongwediva on Friday.The students underwent three months training in computer literacy, tailoring, catering, nutrition and hygiene at the Sam Nujoma Multi-purpose Community Centre.NampaSimilarly, the Premier said, women must become employed and receive decent salaries if their incomes were to improve.Angula wants to see women starting new businesses or entering professions.The Prime Minister also noted that while the Government has to provide a conducive environment for citizens to realise their potential, it was the collective efforts of all citizens which would make a difference.Describing the Vision 2030 as the roadmap to Namibia’s prosperity, Angula explained that the Vision’s goals could only be achieved through the contribution of individual citizens.”If we all put our skills to use, we shall contribute to the growth of the economy.In this way we shall also contribute to the achievement of the goals of Vision 2030,” he cited.Angula commended WAD for providing rural people with the training which is aimed at giving them the necessary skills to empower themselves.Angula made use of the same platform to advise the WAD management to ensure that the Namibia Qualification Authority (NQA) accredits its training courses, if the training is to have a meaning in the job market.The Premier awarded certificates to 107 students from Oshana and Omusati regions, whose graduation coincided with the 2007 WAD Field at Ongwediva on Friday.The students underwent three months training in computer literacy, tailoring, catering, nutrition and hygiene at the Sam Nujoma Multi-purpose Community Centre.Nampa