Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said the National Assembly is not just renaming rooms and halls within but is breathing life into Namibia's shared history and common purpose by bestowing the names of forebearers upon the spaces where democracy is anchored. 

Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said this during the official renaming ceremony of committee rooms, chamber and library at the National Assembly today.

Some spaces were renamed after the pioneers of the National Assembly such as the late Dr Mose Penaani Tjitendero, the late Dr Theo-Ben Gurirab, Professor Peter Katjavivi, Dr Zephania Kameeta, and the late Ignatius Shixwameni.

"Through these arrangements, we ensure that their legacy continues to inspire not only us, but future generations, reminding us all of the responsibility we carry to uphold democracy, peace, justice and viable purpose," stressed Kuugongelwa-Amadhila.

Former Speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi reflected on how the history of Namibia's constitution was birthed while commending the role of churches in the apartheid era. 

"And the responsibility of our churches is that all the places that pass, the fights of freedom, really, are partners for the social forces that came together to push the agendas of freedom. And I think that is important."

Former Deputy Speaker Kameeta stressed the importance of true leadership.

"We want to be leaders. Being a leader is not like making or wearing a necklace which you should show off and expect people all around you to admire. Leadership requires your head, your heart, your feet, your soul and spirit to do what you say to people."

The National Assembly chamber has been renamed after the late Tjitendero, the library after Professor Katjavivi, and the Blue committee room after the late Shixwameni.
The biggest committee room, the C1 conference room, was renamed after the late Gurirab.