{"id":84168,"date":"2025-02-19T18:08:57","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T18:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/sam-nujoma-campus-remember-founding-father"},"modified":"2025-02-19T18:08:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T18:08:57","slug":"sam-nujoma-campus-remember-founding-father","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/sam-nujoma-campus-remember-founding-father","title":{"rendered":"Sam Nujoma Campus remember founding father"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>The University of Namibia\u2019s Henties Bay campus, also known as the Sam Nujoma Campus, is one of the institutions where the presence of the founding president will always be felt.<\/p>\n

Nujoma did not need an invitation to visit one of his flagship creations. Whenever he was in Henties Bay, he would simply arrive \u2013 no fanfare, just a man walking onto the campus that was his heartbeat. Nujoma would engage students, ask about their research, and listen as if he had all the time in the world.<\/p>\n

Students and staff of the campus remember Nujoma as a prolific figure, who gave them the opportunity not only to excel, but also contribute to his dream of a self-sufficient country. New Era visited the campus, where the mood was sombre. A framed picture of Nujoma, surrounded by candles, had found a permanent corner on campus. \u201cThey would call early in the morning and say he\u2019s in Henties Bay and wants to make a courtesy call. For him, it was just about pride and joy in what we were doing. He was a people\u2019s person. He could listen for hours, or visit our research projects with great interest,\u201d the staff told New Era. The campus was transformed from a vision into a fully-fledged institution, realising Nujoma\u2019s dream for Namibia \u2013 to conduct its own research and become self-sufficient in food security and ocean preservation.<\/p>\n

With just two buildings in 2002, the campus has grown into a fully-fledged institution over 20 years.<\/p>\n

Now accommodating over 200 students, the centre plays a key role in marine life research \u2013 thanks to Nujoma\u2019s drive for education, which allowed them to pursue careers he envisioned.<\/p>\n

Campus director Johannes Iitembu reflected on Nujoma\u2019s legacy. He told New Era that they hoped he would be present at their 20th anniversary. \u201cWe can now only honour his contributions to the campus,\u201d Iitembu remarked.<\/p>\n

He said Nujoma\u2019s role in ensuring Namibia has enough fisheries experts has paid off.<\/p>\n

They have now produced a significant number of graduates in fisheries and marine sciences.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt least 70% of them have been absorbed into the fishing sector or the ministry, conducting critical research,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Iitembu stated that Nujoma\u2019s curiosity and thirst for knowledge defined him. \u201cOne of the things we will always remember about him is how he would ask questions. He was never too old to learn. That will remain with us,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

Drive for innovation <\/b><\/p>\n

Allan Mupambwa, a senior researcher in desert agriculture, said Nujoma was visionary.<\/p>\n

He noted that the founding father was keen on seeing research done on Namibia\u2019s coastal and marine environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis desire was to see Namibians and Africans driving their own research. Every time he was here, he would encourage that for our own resources\u2019 sustainably,\u201d Mupambwa said. He highlighted Nujoma\u2019s enthusiasm for innovation and interest in turning Namibia\u2019s desert into an agricultural hub.<\/p>\n

Thanks to him, they ventured into establishing a desalination plant, which is now used for research. \u201cThe pilot desalination unit generates fresh water for agriculture. We also have land where we planted olives as part of our desert greening research, aligned with his vision. We are eager to see how much we can contribute in terms of carbon credits by using renewable energy to irrigate these olive trees and produce olive oil,\u201d he stated. Mupambwa added that Nujoma\u2019s vision for self-sufficiency is even more relevant today, given the shifting international political landscape. \u201cThat is why he believed Namibia, being arid, must become self-reliant,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Campus administrator Bernardo Evaristus echoed similar sentiments. \u201cOne of the greatest values he imparted to the nation was the establishment of this campus. It has become a beacon of knowledge, research and innovation. Here, we train students to contribute to the sustainable development of the country and Henties Bay,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He stated that many people did not even know about Henties Bay \u2013 but thanks to the campus, more people do. Senior lecturer Dietlinde Nakwaya-Jacobus remembered how inspiring Nujoma was.<\/p>\n

\u201cI remember when we graduated in 2009. It was a special ceremony. Funny enough, we were supposed to be seated next to each other, but he was moved to a different seat,\u201d she recalled with a smile. She recalled how often he frequented the university library in Windhoek while he was pursuing his master\u2019s degree in geology.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was always at the geology department, and even went on field trips with students. He was a man of wisdom and great vision,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

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