Finance and Public Enterprises Minister Iipumbu Shiimi commended elderly people for being good mentors who continue to take good care of their grandchildren with unconditional love, wisdom, knowledge, and skills to mentor them to be productive, useful people in the future. 

He made the remarks when he gave a short message to the elderly at an early Christmas party organised for them in Oshikuku, in the Omusati Region.

He advised them to use their pension money wisely, buy nutritious food for themselves, and avoid spending their money on alcohol.

He promised the government would continue to care for them and bring health care closer.

Shiimi wished the elderly a long life and good health so they could continue to share their wealth of experiences and wisdom with children and the younger generation.

The part was organised by Oshikuku St Martin district hospital under the Health and Social Services Ministry, supported financially by local businesses and individuals.

The elderly expressed their joy at the early Christmas party in their honour.

Nurses washed their feet, cut their nails, and checked their BPs and glucose.