Power brings joy to Ompundja

OMPUNDJA residents were overjoyed yesterday when Mines and Energy Erkki Nghimtina officially switched on the power at their village.

When he arrived there accompanied by Oshana Governor Clemens Kashuupulwa, women in traditional dress and school children performed traditional dances praising the Minister. “Today is a big day for Ompundja residents,” said the Swapo co-ordinator in the Oshakati East constituency, Erastus Kapolo, who served as master of ceremonies.The growth point of Ompundja was given power through Government’s rural electrification programme.It was one of the areas in the Oshana Region that were earmarked for electrification in the 2006/2007 Budget, along with Uukwiyuwongwe, Omashekediva, Onkuni and Ontala.Nghimtina said power provision was vital for the economic growth of Namibia but some projects took very long to complete because of vast distances.He said places identified as growth points will be energised one after another.Governor Kashuupulwa said the electrification of Ompundja has brought many economic opportunities to the residents, as they can now engage in activities such as welding, millet crushing and many others.He called on parents to teach their children that electricity is no toy.”Don’t throw objects at the power lines.Don’t play with it, you will die,” he said.He also warned people against making illegal connections to the power line.”Today is a big day for Ompundja residents,” said the Swapo co-ordinator in the Oshakati East constituency, Erastus Kapolo, who served as master of ceremonies.The growth point of Ompundja was given power through Government’s rural electrification programme.It was one of the areas in the Oshana Region that were earmarked for electrification in the 2006/2007 Budget, along with Uukwiyuwongwe, Omashekediva, Onkuni and Ontala.Nghimtina said power provision was vital for the economic growth of Namibia but some projects took very long to complete because of vast distances.He said places identified as growth points will be energised one after another.Governor Kashuupulwa said the electrification of Ompundja has brought many economic opportunities to the residents, as they can now engage in activities such as welding, millet crushing and many others.He called on parents to teach their children that electricity is no toy.”Don’t throw objects at the power lines.Don’t play with it, you will die,” he said.He also warned people against making illegal connections to the power line.