Vice President Kashim Shettima attended the funeral of Namibia’s founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He highlighted that Nujoma’s death is not a final goodbye but a beginning of his legacy in the collective memory of Africans.
On Saturday, Vice President Kashim Shettima represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the state funeral of Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, the founding President of the Republic of Namibia. The ceremony took place at Heroes’ Acre in Windhoek, Namibia, honoring the significant contributions of Nujoma to the nation and the African continent. In his remarks, Shettima emphasized that Nujoma’s passing should not be viewed as an end but rather as the commencement of his enduring legacy within the hearts of Africans.
In summary, Vice President Kashim Shettima’s attendance at Dr. Sam Nujoma’s funeral signifies Nigeria’s respect for Namibia’s historical figures. By articulating that Nujoma’s death heralds his immortality in the minds of people, Shettima underscored the profound impact Nujoma had on African unity and identity.
Original Source: 21stcenturychronicle.com
