First gentleman Epaphras Ndaitwah pays tribute to Penehupifo Pohamba
First gentleman Epaphras Ndaitwah paid tribute to the late former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba, highlighting her significant contributions to maternal healthcare and community welfare. He emphasized that her legacy of service continues to serve as a model for Namibian leadership.
Why it matters
The tribute underscores the historical impact of Namibia's second first lady on the country's social development and public health initiatives.
First gentleman Epaphras Ndaitwah says former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba’s humanitarian work has demonstrated that leadership is measured by lives touched and the difference made in communities.
Ndaitwah on Sunday said her dedication to maternal and child healthcare, HIV-AIDS awareness, women’s empowerment and community welfare has left a “meaningful” mark on Namibia’s history.
Pohamba served as Namibia’s second first lady from 2005 to 2015.
“She dedicated her life to maternal and child healthcare, HIV-AIDS awareness, women’s empowerment and community welfare.
“Her dedication to community development and the well-being of our people remains a meaningful part of our nation’s history,” he said.
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