POHAMBA CALLS FOR COMMITMENT

PRESIDENT Hifikepunye Pohamba opened the fifth session of the fifth Parliament yesterday afternoon with a clear and unambiguous call on legislators to serve the electorate with dedication and commitment. “This is the only way we can create a stronger democracy, where the voices of our people are heard through their elected representatives,” said Pohamba.

This year’s business of Parliament will be to strive for a better Parliament and prepare for a leadership transition to a younger generation. Pohamba said this is a milestone, and a reminder of the importance of nurturing Namibia’s nascent democracy. “We are proud that we have maintained peace and stability, in keeping with our policy of reconciliation,” said Pohamba.

“It is the duty as leaders to provide exemplary leadership so that our nation can keep the flame of freedom, respect for human rights and equality before the law burning high and bright. It is our duty to provide the kind of leadership that will inspire our nation, not only to live on our constitutional values, but also to internalize the letter and spirit of the Namibian Constitution.”

In obedience with 1 Timothy 2 vs 1-4, let's pray for:

• Government to serve with dedication and commitment
• Preparation for a leadership transition to a younger generation
• Maintaining of peace and stability, in keeping with our policy of reconciliation
• Keeping the flame of freedom, respect for human rights and equality before the law burning high and bright
• The tabling of several important bills during this parliamentary session
• Up-liftment of the socio-economic conditions of Namibians
• The making a dent in widespread poverty and the high unemployment figures

Let us praise God for the many good things that are happening in and through parliament in Namibia and continue to put our trust in the Lord.

Read the whole article in the Namibian and make it your prayer agenda.

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercessions and thanksgiving be made for everyone - for kings (presidents) and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good and pleases God our savior who wants all men to be saved and to come to a full knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2 vs 1-4

Source: Photo Henry van Rooi from http://www.namibian.com.na

Source: http://www.namibian.com.na/news-articles/national/full-story/archive/2012/february/article/pohamba-calls-for-mps-commitment/