Mbumba hails Nujoma as a gallant son of the land

Namibia’s President Nangolo Mbumba has described former statesman, Dr. Sam Nujoma, as a gallant son of the land.

at the age of 95.

Mbumba says Nujoma heroically marshalled the Namibian people during the darkest hours of the liberation struggle until the attainment of freedom and independence on March 21, 1990.

He says, “During this period of national mourning, we should be comforted by the unmatched leadership and extraordinary contributions of President Nujoma to the liberation struggle, the development and unity of the Namibian people. I would like to thank the medical staff who cared diligently for our treasured leader. Also, I would like to thank Namibians and friends of Namibia who extended messages and prayers of recovery.”