By Elina-Ombili Shishaki /
Oshikoto region has achieved significant milestones across various public sectors, and the region has during the last 12 months successfully completed many projects in education, infrastructure development and health care sector.
This was said today in Omuthiya by Mr Penda Ya Ndakolo during his State of the Region Address (SORA).
Ya Ndakolo highlighted that the year under review was significantly memorable as there has been a remarkable improvement in different sectors and activities carried out by offices, ministries and agencies. Funds were allocated to start-up businesses, trainings were conducted and materials were handed over to young entrepreneurs in different constituencies to upscale their business.
“The Income Generating Activities programme through the Ministry of Gender Equality, Child Warfare and Poverty Eradication handed over materials to four rural projects in an effort to boost and promote start-up businesses,” Ya Ndakolo said.
“In the same vein, 23 young entrepreneurs from various constituencies in the region were trained on business management skills and provided with funds that will help them expand their business.
“The gender ministry has also installed water tanks at 50 Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDC) in eight constituencies, namely Eengodi, Oniipa, Olukonda, Guinas, Omuntele, Okankolo, Onayena and Omuthiya.”
Meanwhile, the Governor said, there has been a commendable decline in crimes in the region.
“Rape cases have lessened by 58%, suicide cases have reduced by 31% and stock theft cases have also decrease by 53%.”
However, he expressed concern at the high car accidents reported in the region which are mainly caused by over speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol.
To improve the livelihood of people and address the greatest hurdles caused by climate change, over 300 farmers were trained in various specified fields to contribute to food security, income generation and employment creation.
“The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs has implemented a ministerial poultry farming project in Onyaanya Constituency which aims at supplementing the veteran’s funds.
“Furthermore, at least 29 tombstones were erected on the graves of veterans of the liberation struggle,” Ya Ndakolo revealed.
On health related matters Ya Ndakolo said that the construction of a new maternity ward by the health ministry is underway at Onandjokwe Hospital which will cost N$59 million.
He however expressed that inadequate clean water supply and access to electricity remain a major challenges towards achieving infrastructure development.
In the photo: Oshikoto Regional Governor, Mr Penda Ya Ndakolo, unpacking the overall progress of his region over the last 12 months. Present were representatives from various public institutions and some members of the public.
