A 29 year old, Outjo mayor Marius Sheya has been appointed as the regional governor of Kunene, one of the regions in Namibia.
Sheya’s appointment was announced by Namibia’s President, Hage Geingob. The 29 year, who by that announcement becomes the youngest person to become Governor in the Southern African country, becomes the new political head of the region following the death of former governor Angelika Muharukua in October this year.
His appointment is effective 1 January 2018 and expires in two years’ time.
In a brief interview with Namibian Sun, Sheya said the youth were ready to step up and claim their place in the running of the country’s affairs. Regional governors are the link between the central government and the regional council, local authorities and the traditional leaders of the region.
They serve at the pleasure of the president as the appointing authority.
“President Hage Geingob expressed his confidence and trust in the ability, commitment and fairness with which the governor will be expected to discharge his duties and responsibilities,” a presidency statement read on Friday.
The youthful Sheya said Geingob’s decision to appoint him was proof that he was ready, able and willing to groom young people for leadership positions.
“I am truly humbled by the president’s decision to assign me for the region’s top job. I am also very frightened not to mess up and close the doors for other young people.
“I know all eyes will now be on me, especially to see if the youth can get the job done. And, therefore, I intend to work very hard to prove that we are indeed ready and able,” he told Namibian Sun.
