President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reiterated her administration's stance on zero tolerance for corruption in all its manifestations.
Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the staff of the Presidency at State House, calling on them to hold themselves to the highest ethical standards.
She said that while doing so, the staff should expect nothing in return in the quest to provide timely and excellent services to all Namibians, visiting guests, and investors in Namibia.
The President reminded them of teamwork, collaboration, and the creation of synergies among staff members, divisions, directorates, and departments to get work done on time and within budget.
"Each one of you plays a crucial role in this noble undertaking, and through our collective efforts, we will achieve the goals set before us: that of excellence and service delivery to the Namibian public. Moreover, in our pursuit of excellence, we must commit to act with integrity and transparency in all our actions and at all times. It is critical to serve our citizens with dedication and humility, expecting nothing in return."
Nandi-Ndaitwah also called for rallying around a shared vision articulated in the SWAPO Party Manifesto: "Unity in Diversity: Natural Resources Beneficiation and Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development."
She said the manifesto is her contract as the fifth Head of State with the Namibian people for the next five years.
"The aspirations laid out in the SWAPO Party must be implemented to the letter, as they resonate with the collective goals of fostering social progress and shared prosperity. I invite each one of you to fully buy into this vision of prosperity, as it is our shared commitment that will drive us toward excellence."
Nandi-Ndaitwah also welcomed staff members from the Department of Petroleum Affairs and those from the Directorates of Marginalised and Disabilities Affairs.
The functions of these departments were transferred to the Presidency following the changes made to the structure of government ministries in March this year.