President Hage Geingob turned 82 years old today, and what a ride it has been.

His journey as a statesman has been eventful, filled with significant experiences.

Known also by less formal names such as Comrade Omes, Hage Lou Lou, Oom Hags, and Axaba, President Geingob has developed a cutting-edge image influenced by years of exposure in the public arena.

Having served as the first Prime Minister of independent Namibia, Geingob worked his charm in setting up the civil service, among other daunting tasks he was entrusted with as the key administrator.

While not backing down in staying true to being from the land of the brave, when Namibia's voice ought to be heard beyond its borders, his message has remained consistent.

On the international platform, his message is about multilateralism in global affairs and the reform of the United Nations.

Geingob served in various political portfolios before ascending to the Presidency.

But it was his role as Minister of Trade from 2008 to 2012 that saw Namibia's trade policies modernised to attract foreign direct investments based on the principles of give and take.

But away from public life, he is a man that many, including those from across the political and social spectrum, describe as calm.

Former Chief of the Namibian Defence Force, Lieutenant General Martin Shalli, is one man who shares unique memories of Geingob both before and after independence.

Geingob typically checks all the boxes on fashion lists too, as he is known to have a particular taste for fine cuts of fabric and accessories.

Along with the late Hidipo Hamutenya and Theo-Ben Gurirab, or the trio, as they were known, he stood out as a finely dressed comrade even at the height of representing the country's case at world bodies.

Geingob's uniqueness was once again demonstrated when he appointed an opposition leader as Deputy Minister.

Dr. Utjiua Muinjangue contested against Geingob for the top job during the 2019 presidential elections as the only female leader among the presidential candidates.

After all is said and done in political spheres, a man has got to relax, and how does he do that? Through sports, as remembered by Botswana's former softball player.

The old adage says growing old is a privilege denied to many, and when one lives with satisfaction and happiness, there need be no regrets.