The Governor of the Omaheke Region, Pijoo Nganate, remembers the late former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba for her compassion, kindness and dedication to vulnerable communities.

Nganate says the late former first lady touched many lives through her philanthropic work, particularly among the sick, hungry and vulnerable.

"The people of Omaheke have learnt with sadness about the passing on of meme Pohamba, Madam Pohamba, Lady Pohamba, as she is affectionately known by the people of Omaheke in the country at large. Meme Pohamba will be remembered for her philanthropic work among the sick, among the hungry and among the vulnerable."

Her commitment to women and children, maternal health and the fight against malnutrition remains part of her legacy. The Lady Pohamba Shelter in Omaheke stands as a reminder of her efforts to support vulnerable communities.

"She is having very much in common with the Omaheke region in the sense that she is also concerned about people who are malnourished, about saving children from death at birth, and about making sure that mothers have to deliver in a dignified manner. And the Lady Pohamba shelter here in Omaheke will be one such reminder that will remind us of her philanthropic work, and we will forever honour her."

Nganate also extended his condolences to former President Hifikepunye Pohamba, whom he regards as a father figure and mentor.

"We now pray for strength; we pray for consolation to our bereaved second president, Tate Pohamba, a man to me who is personally a father figure, a mentor, a person that I owe so much to, especially my political career."

Nganate says the late former First Lady's legacy of compassion and service will continue to inspire communities in Omaheke and across Namibia.