{"id":28978,"date":"2022-09-01T16:21:32","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T16:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/ndeitunga-bows-out-says-17-year-journey-has-not-been-easy"},"modified":"2022-09-01T16:38:59","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T16:38:59","slug":"ndeitunga-bows-out-says-17-year-journey-has-not-been-easy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/ndeitunga-bows-out-says-17-year-journey-has-not-been-easy","title":{"rendered":"Ndeitunga bows out \u2026 says 17-year journey has not been easy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Retiring police chief Sebastian Ndeitunga says his 17-year and four-month journey as the country\u2019s top cop has not been easy but added he executed the task with honour, dignity and dedication.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe road was sometimes smooth, but at times, rough and bumpy, but I have managed to finish the race. Thanks to the people of Namibia and to all those who have assisted me,\u201d Ndeitunga said in his final public statement during the command of change ceremony at the Israel Patrick Iyambo Police College in Windhoek.<\/p>\n

Ndeitunga yesterday handed over the instruments of power to his successor Joseph Shikongo.<\/p>\n

After the late Lukas Hangula, who led the force as police commander for 15 years, and Ndeitunga, Shikongo becomes the country\u2019s third police chief since independence.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy advice [to you Major General Shikongo] is not to neglect the area of training and retraining of officers and members, as this is the backbone for delivering excellent policing services,\u201d Ndeitunga said to Shikongo.<\/p>\n

Ndeitunga also advised Shikongo to keep talking to the force\u2019s cooperating partners in the training sectors so they could help him fill the gap or improve the capacity.<\/p>\n

Additionally, he exhorted the whole police force\u2019s administration as well as the rank and file to continue supporting the new inspector general.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is very important to ensure continuity in effective and efficient provision of policing services,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday is not only filled with great joy, but it is a deep sense of satisfaction, though bittersweet, to thank you all for having been part of the journey that I have been through and bid you farewell.\u201d<\/p>\n

Appreciations<\/b><\/p>\n

Ndeitunga also took the chance to express his gratitude to President Hage Geingob, Founding President Sam Nujoma and former President Hifikepunye Pohamba for their encouragement and trust, as well as for their leadership and guidance, which he said helped him navigate the journey.<\/p>\n

He thanked senior management, the rank and file, and everyone else who has been behind the forces\u2019 efforts in the fight against crime in the country, SADC and on the African continent and beyond.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the same occasion, safety and security minister Albert Kawana said he will miss Ndeitunga\u2019s soft voice, his coolness in difficult situations and his entertaining stories \u2013 most of which were of personal experiences during the war of national liberation.<\/p>\n

\u201cI will miss your quick SMS or WhatsApp responses regardless of the time of the night. I wish you a deserved retirement rest, a peaceful rest, and a joyful rest. Always remember, you can always count on us; we will be available for you. Once again, thank you very much,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Kawana said Ndeitunga followed the footsteps of the country\u2019s pioneers of the liberation struggle.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe has a very good track record when it comes to his contribution to the liberation struggle of our country, his contribution to international, continental, regional and national crime combating efforts,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

In his acceptance speech, Shikongo promised Geingob and the Namibian people to do everything to the best of his ability to ensure he delivers on the assigned duty.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know it is not an easy task, but with the support of all men and women in uniform, the stakeholders and the general public, I am confident that together we will deliver and succeed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He also assured stakeholders that his office will be open to working with them, particularly for the mutual interest of improving service delivery to the people and\/or countries.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo our business community, religious and traditional leaders and the general public, please remain assured that the office I am taking is yours and will need your support for us to ensure a continued efficient and effective policing service delivery,\u201d said the incoming police chief.<\/p>\n

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