The movement of the Ovambanderu community to Aminuis was not a retreat; rather, it represented a quest for survival and was driven by Hiangonda Nguvauva, a grandson of Chief Kahimemua Nguvauva. 

This recollection was made by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the 100-year commemoration of the migration at Ondjiripumua.

More than 70 households sought refuge and solidarity alongside the late Ombara Hosea Kutako.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah, whose speech was read on her behalf, said that the centenary commemoration reaffirms the government's responsibility to preserve and pass on history to younger generations. 

"As descendants of those who made that difficult journey gather here, joined by brothers and sisters from Botswana and beyond, we celebrate not only the endurance of the Ovambanderu but also their living contribution to the building of modern Namibia. Your continued contribution and commitment to unity, peace and development stand as a shining tribute to our ancestors and a source of inspiration to all Namibians. Let us honour their legacy by strengthening our sense of national unity."

Ombara Eben Tjozohongo || Nguvauva of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority stressed the need to maintain peace and unity, which came at a cost.

"Let's not fight each other because the journey is too long. In most cases, we tend to know where we are coming from rather than knowing our future, meaning that we must cease from disunity among ourselves or this community. Let's unite and promote peace." 

Bonny Kavari, a descendant of the Ovambanderu in the diaspora, also attended the commemoration. He said, "As I'm standing here, I'm a full citizen of Botswana, but my spirit is not from Botswana; it is from here. Once people of Namibia feel the pain, that pain also goes through me. That's why I don't choose to be what I am, but the situation during that time chose for me. That's why today I can't elaborate in my mother tongue, but what runs through my blood tells a lot."

Regional Governor Pijoo Nganate, who also witnessed the centenary, said that "When the Ovambanderu people moved to Aminuis, we talked about the people who refused to let history forget them; we talked about people who were harsh about the brutality of colonialism and who never dared to forget who they are and where they are coming from."