The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Namibia, including the Omuthiya ElCIN Parish, paid tribute to the late President Hage Geingob, honouring his memory as a leader of great spirituality who consistently made time to attend church services. 

The late Geingob also attended a church service at Omuthiya Parish when he visited the town. 

Parishioners fondly remembered the late President Geingob's unwavering faith and his commitment to serving both the nation and the spiritual community.

The ELCIN church, one of the largest Christian denominations in Namibia, observed a Day of Prayer with hymns as well as the ringing of the church bells in his honour.

Speaking on behalf of the ELCIN church, Reverend John Haufiku and ELCIN's General Secretary highlighted President Geingob's consistent presence and active involvement in church activities. 

Dr. Haufiku added that his regular attendance at church services exemplified his strong faith and demonstrated his commitment to spiritual nourishment, and that the Omuthiya parish was privileged to have hosted him. 

"Many parishioners in this parish know President Hage Geingob personally, he used to come and attend church services here. I remember two times I was also present. So when the parishioners heard the news that our president is no more, they didn't only know him by name or seeing him on television or other mass media, they knew him personally because he used to come here."

Congregants from the Omuthiya ELCIN Parish, including Rosalia Gabriel, shared their personal experiences with President Geingob, recalling his warm presence and kind demeanour during church gatherings. 

They fondly remembered his interactions with fellow worshippers, his willingness to engage in conversations, and his humble nature.

"I am glad that the church held special prayers in his honour, allowing us to pay tribute to him in unison. I am also privileged to have met him here whenever he visited the parish, he did not come here as the president but wore a different hat than any other parishioner. We hoped for his recovery, but it was not to be. May we all be comforted."

He will be remembered as a testament to his character and values.