Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has described the inauguration of Namibia’s first female president, H.E. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, as a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of African women.
In a message shared on her official Facebook page on Saturday, March 22, 2025, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang expressed her honor in witnessing what she called a historic moment for the continent.
“Her leadership is a testament to the strength, resilience, and determination of African women,” she wrote. “May she continue to inspire men and women across the continent and prove that with courage and commitment, no dream is beyond reach.”
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang was in Namibia as part of Ghana’s delegation to the swearing-in ceremony, which took place on March 21, 2025, coinciding with Namibia’s 35th Independence Day.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, a veteran member of Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party, takes office after decades of public service. Her inauguration was attended by several African leaders, international dignitaries, and representatives of regional institutions.
In her first address as president, she emphasized key issues including governance, regional cooperation, economic diversification, youth unemployment, and climate change.
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