Africa-Press – Namibia. IN an effort to foster a culture of kindness and support, ensuring that no member of the community is left behind, the Outapi Town Council has extended a helping hand to one of its residents living with a disability.
Selma Shikufinde, who is wheelchair-bound, reached out to the Council, earnestly seeking assistance with her electricity connection payment, as well as water and sewer connections at her residence.
Her plea caught the attention of the Council, and recognizing the significance of her circumstances, the Council undertook a thorough assessment of her needs and swiftly recognized it as a vital priority.
Thus, Town Mayor Selma Asino-Shaumbako, accompanied by her deputy, Matheus Endjala, and the Chief Executive Officer, Mateus Ananias, paid a visit to Shikufinde at her residence in the Outapi, Nakayale area on Thursday.
This follows after the Council promptly assumed responsibility to alleviate Shikufinde’s burden by generously contributing to her electricity connection fees and ensuring the provision of essential water and sewer connection services.
Asino-Shaumbako indicated that this proactive response not only addresses Shikufinde’s immediate concerns but also exemplifies the Council’s unwavering dedication to improving the lives of their community’s most vulnerable members.
“At its core, this initiative underscores the Council’s steadfast commitment to social responsibility and compassionate governance,” she said.
Moreover, Asino-Shaumbako said by diligently attending to the needs of individuals like Shikufinde, they not only enhance her quality of life but also reaffirm their pledge to serve as guardians of dignity and compassion in their beloved community.
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