Speech

Kakujaha, Omu

Let me first of all thank the Rector of the Polytechnic of Namibia, Dr Tjama Tjivikua for inviting the University of Namibia which I represent, to witness the official opening of this very important event. The Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia, Professor Lazarus Hangula accepted your invitation wholeheartedly. Unfortunately, due to other pressing commitments he could not be here today. He has extended his apology and has requested me to stand in for him. After 16 years of independence the land question is still lingering on. Namibia is still struggling with the equitable distribution of land both in rural and urban areas. But it is the redistribution and administration of rural land that is the biggest thorn in our flesh. I believe that a comprehensive land reform program will go a long way to guarantee peaceful coexistence and prosperity for all Namibians. I also believe that if the land issue is not treated with the necessary care and urgency it deserves, it has the potential to lead to conflict and deepening poverty.

Event: Decision Makers Meeting on Good Administration of Land in Africa : Land Administration for Poverty Reduction and Economic Growth

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