The African Public Relations Association (APRA) has sent a letter of condolence to its members from Namibia and to the government and people of the Republic of Namibia on the transition of former president Sam Nujoma, the nation’s first president and founding father.
A statement by the Secretary-General of APRA, Dr Omoniyi Ibietan, said the letter which was signed by the President of APRA, Mr. Arik Karani, described Nujoma as a transformative leader with matchless grit, vision and charisma, who spared no efforts in offering direction at Namibia’s most trying times in the journey to nationhood.
APRA noted that by Nujoma’s actions, saying that he shaped the course of Namibia’s history and left an indelible legacy of resilience, vision and uncommon leadership that qualifies him as exceptional pathfinder, an African patriot and fearless statesman.
“President Nujoma was a torchbearer who blazed the trail for freedom and inspired generations of Namibians to rise and take charge of their destiny. Therefore, Dr. Nujoma’s contributions to the remaking of Namibia after years of colonial devastation will never be forgotten.” APRA stated.
APRA called on its members from Namibia, members of Nujoma family, as well as the government, people of Namibia and those impacted by Nujoma’s fine leadership to be comforted by the statesman’s great legacies.
