Keynote at national remembrance
Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah paid tribute to two of the country’s former heads of state during a candlelight remembrance ceremony held in their honour.
According to information published by allAfrica.com, the President delivered the keynote address at the event, which was organised to remember the late Dr Sam Nujoma and the late Dr Hage Geingob.
Tribute to Dr Sam Nujoma
Dr Sam Nujoma was recognised at the ceremony as Namibia’s Founding President and as the Father of the Namibian Nation. The remembrance formed part of official tributes following his death.
The event brought focus to Nujoma’s role in Namibia’s national history and leadership as the country’s first head of state after independence.
Honouring Dr Hage Geingob
The ceremony also commemorated Dr Hage Geingob, identified as the Third President of the Republic of Namibia.
By including both leaders in the same remembrance, the event highlighted their respective places in Namibia’s post-independence leadership and state-building period.
Candlelight ceremony context
The candlelight remembrance ceremony was held as a formal occasion of mourning and respect. Such ceremonies typically serve as public moments to honour national figures and to bring together citizens and officials in remembrance.
No additional details on the venue, attendance, or the full contents of the keynote address were provided in the source information.