Windhoek, May 28 – Namibians from all corners of the land of the brave today gathered in the beautiful Parliament Garden in the nation’s capital Windhoek to mark the Genocide Remembrance Day, a national observance dedicated to honouring the memory of the victims of the 1904-1908 genocide perpetrated against the Ovaherero and Nama Communities during the German Colonial Rule in Namibia.
Delivery her keynote address, Her Excellency Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized that Genocide Remembrance Day enter our calendar of public holidays to symbolize unity of purpose, inclusivity, and nation building. President Nandi-Ndaitwah believes that this day of memory brings hope, not only to the affected communities, but also to all Namibians who seek to build a future that is grounded in the shared understanding and appreciation of our collective history, including our ongoing efforts in reconciliation and nation-building.
“I want to assure the nation that, the 8th administration of the Government of the Government of the Republic of the Namibia is dedicated to advance the ideals of unity advocated by our national heroes, Samuel Maharero, Mandume ya Ndemufayo, Hendrik Witbooi, Hosea Kutako, Sam Nujoma and many others. We should, therefore, reaffirm our patriotic duty and commitment to fostering an inclusive Namibia, where all citizens regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, or social class are valued”.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged all Namibians to stand together as a united nation in remembrance and in paying tribute to the gallant sons and daughters of the Namibian soil who perished during the 1904-1908 Genocide.
