President of Namibia Meet Sheikh Umar Farooq Zahoor: Consolidating Innovative Approaches to Strengthen Bilateral Relationships
Learning together and solving problems are integral parts of organising meetings. Meetings can create a perfect atmosphere to effectively communicate ideas to solve problems, work on specified goals to generate strategies, and progress with innovative initiatives to accomplish goals.
Leaders come together, join their hands and connect their actions to accelerate the growth and development of the nation. It enhances the efficacy of the goals and nurtures the plans to optimise productivity and keep things on the right track. Sheikh Umar Farooq Zahoor is among those popular leaders who try to put efforts to bring people together to collectively put efforts towards the growth and development of the nation.
In his recent meeting that took place in Namibia, both the leaders, Sheikh Umar Farooq Zahoor and Hage Gottfried Geingob exhibited this, this boosts morale with efficacious plans & approaches. They understand that nations cannot grow if leaders will not take steps to admire productive efforts and strategies for futuristic planings.
Hage Gottfried Geingob: President of Namibia
The leader of Namibia, honourable Hage Gottfried Geingob, was born on August 3rd, 1941. Being a politician, he is continuing his service, serving as the third President of Namibia. He was chosen for this responsibility on March 21st, 2015.
Not only this, he was the first Prime Minister of Namibia in duration from 1990 to 2002. After this, he then served as Prime Minister from 2012 to 2015. In the middle years from 2008 to 2012 before he started serving as Prime Minister he served as Minister of Trade and Industry.
In 2014, he was elected as President of Namibia, and that too with an overwhelming margin. Later in 2017, he was appointed as the third president of SWAPO again after winning a large margin at the 6th congress of the party. Additionally, he is currently president of the SWAPO ruling party since the time he was elected for it. Besides this, in August 2018, Geingob started his one-year term as a chairperson of the Southern African Development community.
Early Life of Hage Geingob
Hage Gottfried Geingob was born in South West Africa presently known as Namibia at Otjiwarongo in 1941. He resided in Otavi during his initial years of education. Later he joined Augustineum in 1958. But, unfortunately, he was expelled from it in 1960.
He was expelled because he participated in a march on the poor quality of education. After the completion of his teaching course, he joined Tsumeb Primary School in the central part of Namibia itself. But, as soon as he discovered his thirst for knowledge is not satisfied.
In 1964, Hage Gottfried Geingob joined Temple University in Philadelphia, United States as he was granted a scholarship. He completed his Bachelor’s in 1970 and Master’s of Arts in 1970 in International Relations from The New School, in New York in 1974.
In 1964, he was the representative of SWAPO at the United Nations until 1971. Although he consistently put in effort but was unable to succeed each time, the efforts of Geingob & his colleagues weren’t wasted as UNGA (United Nations General Assembly) recognized SWAPO as the sole representative of Namibians. In 1990, Namibia’s struggle successfully bore the fruits of independence.
His Later Life & Political Career
Hage Gottfried Geingob on 21st March 1990 was appointed as the first Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia. Later on in 1995, on March 21st, he was appointed for his second term. The best thing during his service is that he always tried to intricate more modern management approaches to the governing system. Along with this he also put dedicated efforts into nature conservation and tourism.
Apart from his political dedication, he was also a die-hard fan of football. He was married to Priscilla Charlene Cash. The couple has a daughter whose name is Nangula Geingos-Dukes. He had another marriage with Loini Kandume in 1993, and they had two children, a son, and a daughter. After his divorce from Kandume, he married Monica Kalondo.
In his lifetime, he earned many honours, awards, and recognitions, some of them are as follows:
- He received Palmes Academiques in 1980 from the French government for valuable service in education.
- The Omugulugwombashe medal (SWAPO) was awarded to him for his long service and bravery.
- The LL.D. Honoris Causa award was given to him by Columbia College, Illinois in 1994.
- He was also awarded the second-highest order in Cuba in 1994.
- Besides this, he was honoured with the Order of the Sun, first class for providing outstanding political leadership by the government of Namibia.
- From the University of Delhi, India, he was awarded an LL.D. (Doctorate of Laws) in 1995.
- The American University of Rome awarded him Honoris Causa and many more.
Convergence of Leadership & Ideas
Sheikh Umar Farooq Zahoor is amongst the inspirational businessmen from Dubai, UAE. Presently, he is the owner of successful businesses operating in multiple economic sectors. Besides this, he has been consistently a part of the initiatives taken by the government and private organisations to uplift the weaker sections of society.
He has been often spotted at events supporting green energy, renewable energy, and trade boundary extensions. Leaders from both nations punctually understand the value of bonds in priceless relationships. As a result, it will take both nations to their highest potential. The plans devised in such a manner strengthen economic aspects and nurture rising potentials.
Wrapping Things Up,
When there is a rising concern that needs support or assistance from someone who has already overcome it. Effective communication between leaders of two nations is helpful to hear the point of concern and extend effective help for uplifting that particular sector. It is also beneficial for defining a thoughtful approach that elevates the nations from the baseline of weaknesses. Moreover, it serves a clearer perspective and smoothens the approaches in reaching the destination.
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