Omanghana
Professor Peter Katjavivi, Chairperson of the Hage G. Geingob Presidential Centre and former Speaker of Namibia’s National Assembly, met with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House to provide a progress update on the establishment of the Centre.
The Hage G. Geingob Presidential Centre is being developed as a national project dedicated to preserving and archiving the life, leadership, and legacy of the late President Hage Geingob. The initiative seeks to document his role in Namibia’s liberation struggle and his contributions to governance and nation-building in the post-independence era.
According to project leaders, the Centre will serve as a comprehensive resource repository, housing materials related to Geingob’s domestic and international engagements. It is intended to provide scholars, policymakers, and future generations with access to records that reflect his leadership journey and policy priorities.
The project places emphasis on leadership principles rather than personal narratives. Organizers say a planned official publication will focus on the values and governance principles that defined Geingob’s contribution to Namibia, ensuring that his legacy is framed around ideas and national development rather than biography alone.
The Centre is chaired by Professor Katjavivi, with former First Lady Monica Geingos serving as Deputy Chairperson. The board also includes Secretary to the Cabinet George Simataa, along with other advisors and family members identified by the late President.
Registered as a non-profit entity, the Centre operates independently of taxpayer funding. Its long-term sustainability depends on fundraising efforts and private donations. Initial funding support came from proceeds of the final Dr. Hage Geingob Cup, which contributed N$150,000 toward early infrastructure development.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah, who assumed office on March 21, 2025, described the Centre as a vital national undertaking and an enduring repository of Namibia’s leadership heritage, underscoring its importance in preserving the country’s democratic and historical record for generations to come.
Source: Omanghana
