The Federal Government of Nigeria extends its deepest condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Namibia, the Nujoma family, and the entire Southern African region on the passing of Dr. Sam Nujoma, the founding President of Namibia and a towering figure in the struggle for African liberation and unity.
The revolutionary leader who guided Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and subsequently served as its first president for 15 years, reportedly passed away peacefully on Saturday night in the nation’s capital, Windhoek.
A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the elder statesman as a visionary leader, a Pan-Africanist, and a relentless freedom fighter who dedicated his life to the emancipation of Namibia from colonial rule.
His commitment to justice, equality, and self-determination has not only shaped the destiny of Namibia but also inspired generations of Africans in the fight against oppression and injustice.
The statement expresses Nigeria’s solidarity to the Namibian brothers and sisters at this moment of profound loss and reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bonds of friendship and partnership between the two nations.
