Former Vice-Chancellor of the Namibian University of Science and Technology (NUST), Dr. Tjama Tjivikua, was honoured with an honorary award at the Empowered and Release Career Expo 2023 and Gala Dinner Award at Jan Mohr Secondary School.

Expo 2023 recognised Dr. Tjama Tjivikua for his significant contributions to the academic fraternity.

The award acknowledges his exceptional leadership in transforming the Polytechnic of Namibia into the Namibia University of Science and Technology, as well as his efforts in introducing new academic programmes at the institution.

Upon receiving the award, Dr. Tjama Tjivikua expressed that being presented with an award of this nature speaks highly of the strong academic foundation that he and his team built, which cares for the future generation.

"I'm honoured and, at the same time, flattered to be here tonight. It's not every day that we receive such recognition, so whenever it comes, we should appreciate it because it comes from good hearts. It comes from the hard work of other people who see the good in you, acknowledge you, and honour you. It means a lot to all of us. This recognition does not only go to me, it goes to everyone who has walked the journey with me."