Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has described the late renowned banker and former NCCI northern branch chairman Tomas Iindji as a go-getter who set high standards in the banking industry and worked for the upliftment of local businesses.
Mourners, including Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, cabinet ministers, regional governors, politicians, businessmen and women, traditional and church leaders, the banking fraternity, family, and friends, all gathered at Ombuga ya Munyoko Village in the Oshana Region to pay their final respects.
The late Iindji died last week in a Windhoek hospital after a short illness.
At the time of his death, he held the position of head of business and commercial banking at Standard Bank, a position he assumed on February 15th of this year.
Prior to that, he worked at FNB for over two decades.
In a speech read on her behalf, Nandi-Ndaitwah reiterated that the late Iindji left a positive impact on the business fraternity and the Swapo Party.
She urged current and future generations to emulate his example.
"Namibia has lost a dedicated and hardworking professional who distinguished himself as a highly experienced banker and business leader. Over the years, Comrade Indjii has served as a dedicated leader of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) in the northern parts of our country. He contributed to the growth of the NNCI and provided his skills and expertise to this institution, which became a mouthpiece for the business community in the northern regions. With his passing, death has robbed our country of a trusted business executive whose void will be difficult to fill."
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila described Indjii's death as a loss for the country, noting his selfless dedication to bettering Namibia's economy.
"Through his efforts, innovative collaborative ideas between government and financial institutions have been implemented that have assisted emerging entrepreneurs to enter the mainstream of the economy. He derived satisfaction from seeing his efforts yield fruit for our communities and our country. He was a transformative business leader, a banker of note, and a Namibian patriot."
The 44-year-old Iindji was buried at Ombuga ya Munyoko Cemetry on Saturday.
Iindji is survived by his wife, Iyaloo, two children, his mother, and three siblings.