People Say Goodbye to Namibia's First Leader at His Village.
Many people came to Sam Nujoma's home village of Etunda yesterday. They gathered under a big jackal berry tree to remember him. Most visitors came from the Omusati area, where Nujoma grew up. Church leaders, village chiefs, and others wanted to share their memories of Namibia's first president.
Bishop Josephat Shanghala from the Lutheran Church knew Nujoma very well. He said they were like brothers, and their mothers were friends. They went to important meetings together in New York. They often talked about making Namibia better. Shanghala could visit Nujoma any time he wanted, even late at night.
Nujoma helped build many things for his people. He made sure roads came to Okahao town, brought electricity there, and even helped build a Lutheran church. Sometimes, he gave money to help the church and its pastor.
Other church leaders spoke about Nujoma. Pastor Taanyanda called him Namibia's savior because he helped free the country. Chief Johannes Mupiya told everyone how much good Nujoma did for Namibia and its people.
Someone named Sacky Kayone noticed something sad about February. Last year, President Geingob died in February, and this year, Nujoma died in February. This made people feel worried about that month.
Nujoma was special because he was the last of the old African leaders who helped their countries become free. He leaves behind his wife, Kovambo, and their children. Many people will remember him as the leader who brought freedom to Namibia.
Many people came to Sam Nujoma's home village of Etunda yesterday. They gathered under a big jackal berry tree to remember him. Most visitors came from the Omusati area, where Nujoma grew up. Church leaders, village chiefs, and others wanted to share their memories of Namibia's first president.
Bishop Josephat Shanghala from the Lutheran Church knew Nujoma very well. He said they were like brothers, and their mothers were friends. They went to important meetings together in New York. They often talked about making Namibia better. Shanghala could visit Nujoma any time he wanted, even late at night.
Nujoma helped build many things for his people. He made sure roads came to Okahao town, brought electricity there, and even helped build a Lutheran church. Sometimes, he gave money to help the church and its pastor.
Other church leaders spoke about Nujoma. Pastor Taanyanda called him Namibia's savior because he helped free the country. Chief Johannes Mupiya told everyone how much good Nujoma did for Namibia and its people.
Someone named Sacky Kayone noticed something sad about February. Last year, President Geingob died in February, and this year, Nujoma died in February. This made people feel worried about that month.
Nujoma was special because he was the last of the old African leaders who helped their countries become free. He leaves behind his wife, Kovambo, and their children. Many people will remember him as the leader who brought freedom to Namibia.
