
“His efforts for national reconciliation, economic development and the consolidation of Namibia’s independence are widely accepted and valued. In that sense, from Venezuela, close to his struggle, we give him in life the Order Francisco de Miranda, a Bolivarian and Chavista honor to such full and courageous man, ”said the head of state.
Samuel Daniel Shafiishuna Nujoma, was qualified as a tireless fighter for the independence of Namibia and the first president of the country after his independence that was achieved in 1990 of the South Africa of the segregationist regime of the ‘apartheid’, died this Saturday at the age of 95.
The leader presided over his country for three mandates, 15 years in total (1990-2005), and was one of the founders in 1960 and the first president of the ruler popular organization of southwest Africa (Swapo, in English), after creating Your predecessor organization years before.
The Venezuelan president reaffirmed, in his message, that Sam Nujoma’s legacy endures in the history of Namibia, Africa and among the friends of the Global South South, and was demonstrated by a symbol of struggle, unity and hope. “Nujoma’s contribution is still valued and appreciated by those who share their vision of a more fair and supportive world.”
Likewise, the Foreign Minister Yván Gil, reiterated that the National Government “joins the National Duel of Namibia for the death of Sam Nujoma, a prominent leader in the struggle for independence against German colonialism and the oppression of South African apartheid. In 1990 , Nujoma became the first democratic president of Namibia, guiding the country to a new era based on the principles of freedom, equality and justice.
On the other hand, the Secretary General of the Bolivarian Alliance for the peoples of our America-Treatment of Commerce of the Peoples (Alba-TCP), Jorge Arreaza, said: “With deep pain we received the news of the physical departure of the leader of the leader of the leader of the Namibia revolution and founding president of his country, Sam Nujoma.