Ndeitunga blasts rude public servants
Ohangwena governor Sebastian Ndeitunga has reminded public servants who are rude that the offices they occupy are not their personal fiefdom, but institutions of the state created to better serve the public.
He also urged them to stop judging people’s looks before deciding how they handle requests for service.
“Some people go in their offices and when people demand service, they shout ‘get out of my office!’ Which office is yours? The salary you get is from the public,” Ndeitunga, the former chief of the Namibian Police, said.
“When people come into your office to look for service, they are your boss. Be courteous. Be respectful and say to the people ‘welcome to your office. What can I do for you, please?’” Ndeitunga stressed.
He said Namibians need to change perceptions in public offices and the private sector and offer more respect to those seeking their services.
“You don’t need to look if the people are rich, ugly or beautiful or from which area. One Namibia, one nation. Love your people. Love your country. Sacrifice for your people.
“[At] 17:00, you are saying you cannot assist anyone any more because it is knock-off time. The person in the queue is an elder. We have to change the perception.”
He was speaking at a Christmas lunch for the elderly, hosted by businesswoman Martha Namundjebo-Tilahun and her siblings in Olunghono village on Sunday.
Honour your elders
The former police general added that the nation is currently divided, making it difficult for people to work together.
“During the liberation struggle, we did not look at tribes and areas of origin. If one of your own was injured in the battle, you would render your utmost best service to help that person. Stop identifying people [based] on tribes. We are one family and we should embrace one another. An injury to one is an injury to all,” Ndeitunga said to a loud round of applause.
Meanwhile, Namundjebo-Tilahun said the youth should honour their parents and grandparents, just as God commanded them to.
“This must be our daily commandment, regardless of tribe, race or economic status. The strength of a nation must be measured in accordance with our commitment to strong families and households,” she said.
Amongst the senior citizens who attended the luncheon were former president Sam Nujoma, Ohamba of Oukwanyama Martha Mwadinomho ya Christian Nelumbu, Uukwambi traditional chief Herman Ndilimani Iipumbu and Omukwaniilwa of Ondonga Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo.
Namundjebo-Tilahun gifted attendees various items, while they also received free medical check-ups.
He also urged them to stop judging people’s looks before deciding how they handle requests for service.
“Some people go in their offices and when people demand service, they shout ‘get out of my office!’ Which office is yours? The salary you get is from the public,” Ndeitunga, the former chief of the Namibian Police, said.
“When people come into your office to look for service, they are your boss. Be courteous. Be respectful and say to the people ‘welcome to your office. What can I do for you, please?’” Ndeitunga stressed.
He said Namibians need to change perceptions in public offices and the private sector and offer more respect to those seeking their services.
“You don’t need to look if the people are rich, ugly or beautiful or from which area. One Namibia, one nation. Love your people. Love your country. Sacrifice for your people.
“[At] 17:00, you are saying you cannot assist anyone any more because it is knock-off time. The person in the queue is an elder. We have to change the perception.”
He was speaking at a Christmas lunch for the elderly, hosted by businesswoman Martha Namundjebo-Tilahun and her siblings in Olunghono village on Sunday.
Honour your elders
The former police general added that the nation is currently divided, making it difficult for people to work together.
“During the liberation struggle, we did not look at tribes and areas of origin. If one of your own was injured in the battle, you would render your utmost best service to help that person. Stop identifying people [based] on tribes. We are one family and we should embrace one another. An injury to one is an injury to all,” Ndeitunga said to a loud round of applause.
Meanwhile, Namundjebo-Tilahun said the youth should honour their parents and grandparents, just as God commanded them to.
“This must be our daily commandment, regardless of tribe, race or economic status. The strength of a nation must be measured in accordance with our commitment to strong families and households,” she said.
Amongst the senior citizens who attended the luncheon were former president Sam Nujoma, Ohamba of Oukwanyama Martha Mwadinomho ya Christian Nelumbu, Uukwambi traditional chief Herman Ndilimani Iipumbu and Omukwaniilwa of Ondonga Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo.
Namundjebo-Tilahun gifted attendees various items, while they also received free medical check-ups.
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