Legacy belongs to the next generation

Patience Makwele

Young Namibians have been urged to become custodians of late President Hage Geingob’s governance legacy by strengthening institutions, defending constitutional values and demanding accountable leadership rather than simply remembering his achievements.

The call emerged during the inaugural Dr Hage Geingob Town Hall Conversation at the University of Namibia on Monday, where speakers said Geingob’s greatest legacy would ultimately depend on whether future generations continue building the democratic systems he championed.

Held under the theme “The unique contributions of President Hage G. Geingob to governance in Africa: Mediating effective governance through the Namibian example,” the discussion brought together former leaders, academics, students, diplomats, civil society representatives and young professionals.

Chairperson of the Dr Hage Geingob Presidential Centre, Professor Peter Katjavivi, said the newly established centre aims to preserve Geingob’s ideas through research, documentation and public dialogue that will inspire future generations.