Landless People's Movement (LPM) Member of Parliament Henny Seibeb has expressed concern about what he describes as the slow progress of the country's Green Hydrogen programme.

Seibeb questioned whether this project would serve as a padlock for poverty or a key to prosperity.

In his motion on this new initiative in the National Assembly on Wednesday, he stated that despite the signing of the Feasibility Implementation Agreement between Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, the project is, unfortunately, progressing too slowly.

He further mentioned the proposed scholarship for Namibian students to be trained in this field and expressed his concern that the process is taking place under a complete media blackout.

While appreciating the proposed funding from the European Union and the potential for massive job creation opportunities, the LPM member emphasises that it is now time to ask tough questions about whether Namibia intends to build an industry or simply undertake another project.

Given the fast pace at which the world is advancing, he believes that Namibia cannot afford to be left behind and calls for the expedited implementation of every initiative.

Debate on the motion continues in the house.