On Friday afternoon, the family of Namibia’s late founding president, Sam Nujoma, along with the Sam Nujoma Foundation, officially handed over Etunda Primary School and its clinic to the government. Nujoma’s son, Sacky Nujoma, presented the school’s architectural plans to Vice President Lucia Witbooi, who, in turn, received the physical structures on behalf of the government.
Vice President Witbooi toured the newly constructed facilities, which include two classroom blocks, hostels for both boys and girls, a kitchen, a school hall, teachers’ accommodation, a nurses’ home, and a clinic. She highlighted that the school and clinic, built on a 15-hectare piece of land valued at N$25 million, were made possible through a donation from Sam Nujoma in 2013. This land, located on Nujoma’s farm, was designated for the establishment of the school and clinic, primarily serving children of farm workers in the Etunda area.
Witbooi announced that by 2026, the school will accommodate 240 students, 12 teachers, and around 100 boarders. The Otavi constituency, along with other local leaders, donated N$200,000 for fencing the school. Representatives from various sectors, including the Swapo Party, the business community, and the Chinese embassy, expressed their continued support for the development of the school and clinic, proud to be part of Nujoma's enduring legacy.
Otjozondjupa Governor Julius //Khamuseb urged the teachers and students to take pride in and maintain the new infrastructure. The event was also attended by Deputy Minister of Education Dino Ballotti, Sam Nujoma Foundation chairperson Nahas Angula, former President Nangolo Mbumba, and other family members. Etunda Farm is located about 30 kilometers south of Otavi.
Vice President Witbooi toured the newly constructed facilities, which include two classroom blocks, hostels for both boys and girls, a kitchen, a school hall, teachers’ accommodation, a nurses’ home, and a clinic. She highlighted that the school and clinic, built on a 15-hectare piece of land valued at N$25 million, were made possible through a donation from Sam Nujoma in 2013. This land, located on Nujoma’s farm, was designated for the establishment of the school and clinic, primarily serving children of farm workers in the Etunda area.
Witbooi announced that by 2026, the school will accommodate 240 students, 12 teachers, and around 100 boarders. The Otavi constituency, along with other local leaders, donated N$200,000 for fencing the school. Representatives from various sectors, including the Swapo Party, the business community, and the Chinese embassy, expressed their continued support for the development of the school and clinic, proud to be part of Nujoma's enduring legacy.
Otjozondjupa Governor Julius //Khamuseb urged the teachers and students to take pride in and maintain the new infrastructure. The event was also attended by Deputy Minister of Education Dino Ballotti, Sam Nujoma Foundation chairperson Nahas Angula, former President Nangolo Mbumba, and other family members. Etunda Farm is located about 30 kilometers south of Otavi.
