President-elect Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah says tough times are ahead for her when she takes over as president.
She says running a country is not the same as running political campaigns.
Nandi-Ndaitwah said this while addressing the Onamutai Anglican church congregation on Sunday.
Nandi-Ndaitwah and her husband, Denga Ndaitwah, visited the church to receive blessings and take part in Holy Communion.
The president-elect used the platform to thank the Onamutai village community and the nation for their continuous support.
“I am grateful for my biological and political family for supporting me. Being here today feels good, because it brings me closer to my late biological parents.
“As a child of God, when my colleagues convinced me I should run for the Presidency, I felt it was not going to be easy.
“I told them I first needed to go to my roots for blessings. I visited my bishops and they too convinced me that I will make it, and I took up the challenge,” Nandi- Ndaitwah said.
“I knew it was not going to be easy, and that is why I came all the way here just to seek some blessings . . .
“It is those blessings and others that kept me and my comrades going strong.”
The president-elect said once she takes over as president, she plans to uplift the business community and ensure it thrives.
She promised to be a good president with good leadership skills, and to serve the nation to the best of her abilities.
“And when things are hard, I know God will be there to guide and protect me. As I am about to take over the helm of the government, I urge you to join me and give me the support I need most.
“Together, we must all be committed, dedicated, hardworking, transparent, honest and professional to ensure effective service delivery and bring about prosperity for all,” she said.
Nandi-Ndaitwah said she would continue to advocate peace and unity as the spirit of founding president Sam Nujoma continues to guide her in her new role.
Her siblings were among the large group of people who attended the service.
The president-elect’s sister, Canner Kalimba, who spoke on behalf of the siblings, urged Nandi- Ndaitwah to always remember her parents’ teachings, uphold good values, and avoid corruption.
Kalimba said the family will continue to support Nandi-Ndaitwah as she takes up her new role and further reminded her to abide by the biblical teachings instilled in her by their late father.
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