President Nangolo Mbumba Honors Legacy of H.E. Dr. Hage G. Geingob at Africa-America Institute Gala

New York, USA — In a poignant evening of remembrance and celebration, His Excellency President Nangolo Mbumba of Namibia delivered heartfelt remarks at the Africa-America Institute’s 40th Annual Awards Gala. The event, themed “Building Bridges and Igniting Futures,” served as a special tribute to the late President Hage G. Geingob, a distinguished leader and alumnus of the institute.

Addressing a gathering that included notable figures such as Nana Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana, and Mokgweetsi Masisi, President of Botswana, Mbumba reflected on the profound loss felt across Namibia and beyond since Geingob’s passing on February 4, 2024. “Life does not prepare you to stand before a grieving nation to inform them that their President had passed away,” he stated, acknowledging the shared grief of those present, including Geingob’s wife, Madame Monica Geingos, and their family.

Remarks by His Excellency President Nangolo Mbumba on the occasion of the Africa-America Institute 40th Annual Awards Gala

Special Tribute To H.E. Dr. Hage G. Geingob by
the Africa-America Institute

24 September 2024
New York, USA

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Mbumba emphasized the importance of celebrating Geingob’s legacy rather than succumbing to grief. “Tonight is not for us to grieve anew but to replace our grief with celebration of the legacy of an extraordinary statesman whose caliber and deep humanity is widely admired,” he said.

The president highlighted Geingob’s journey from a young freedom fighter supported by the Africa-America Institute to becoming a key architect of modern Namibia. “When the Africa-America Institute embraced in the 1960s a young freedom fighter Hage G. Geingob, the Institute built a bridge and ignited a future,” Mbumba remarked, urging attendees to continue the vital work of fostering connections and opportunities for future generations.

In closing, Mbumba expressed profound gratitude on behalf of the Namibian people for honoring Geingob’s memory. “Thank you for memorializing his exemplary life and for bringing us together to celebrate his extraordinary legacy through your towering Institution,” he concluded, echoing the sentiments of unity and progress that characterized the gala.

The Africa-America Institute, with its long-standing commitment to fostering educational and cultural exchanges, continues to play a pivotal role in building bridges across nations and cultures, ensuring that the legacies of leaders like Geingob inspire future generations.

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