Nigeria sends its condolences to Namibia on Nujoma’s passing.
Nigeria has sent its condolences to Namibia’s government and citizens on the loss of Dr. Sam Nujoma, the country’s first president in southern Africa.
At the age of 95, Nujoma passed away on Saturday. He was a revolutionary leader and a pivotal player in Namibia’s fight for independence from South African domination.
In a statement released on Sunday, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, referred to Nujoma as a leading role in the fight for the emancipation and unification of Africa.
In the announcement, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the ministry’s acting spokesperson, praised Tuggar’s qualities as a leader who led the nation toward freedom.
According to reports, the revolutionary hero who led Namibia to independence from South Africa’s apartheid regime in 1990 and went on to serve as the country’s first president for 15 years died quietly on Saturday night in Windhoek, the capital.”His unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and self-determination not only shaped the destiny of Namibia but also inspired generations of Africans in the fight against oppression and injustice.” The deceased elder statesman was a visionary leader, a Pan-Africanist, and an unrelenting freedom fighter who devoted his life to freeing Namibia from colonial rule.As the first president, Nujoma established the groundwork for a country based on the values of democracy, peacemaking, and progress.
“The international community respected and admired him because of his leadership, which led the nation toward peace and progress.”
He asserts that Nigeria is grieving alongside its Namibian kin during this time of severe loss.
“In this time of mourning, Nigeria stands in solidarity with the people of Namibia and reaffirms our commitment to strengthening bonds of friendship and partnership between our two nations.” “We remember Nujoma as a true friend of Nigeria, a steadfast ally in pursuing African solidarity and cooperation; his legacy as a freedom fighter and statesman will forever remain the source of inspiration for the continent.” Tuggar prayed, “May his soul rest in eternal peace.”
As the first democratically elected president of Namibia (1990–2005), Nujoma placed a high priority on maintaining national unity and enacted a reconciliation program that urged white Namibians to stay in the nation and support its economic development.
