Namibian leadership vows corruption crackdown before oil production
Decisive steps
The new administration is committed to fighting corruption and ensuring Namibians benefit from upcoming oil and gas revenues through a strong local content policy.
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Presidential advisor and deputy head of the Petroleum Policy Unit, Carlo McLeod, has stated that the Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah administration is taking firm steps to combat corruption and ensure all Namibians benefit from the country’s anticipated oil and gas revenues, as the nation positions itself to become a major energy producer.
Speaking at a consultative meeting in Keetmanshoop in the //Kharas Region, McLeod briefed local communities on the government’s local content policy, which is designed to maximise Namibian participation in the emerging oil and gas sector. “It is important to know that the eighth administration, under Her Excellency President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, is explicitly clear that it will not be business as usual,” McLeod said.
He reinforced Nandi-Ndaitwah’s commitment to ensuring Namibia’s population shares in the nation’s wealth, adding that the current administration is actively pursuing accountability measures against individuals who previously held positions of power and are suspected of corrupt practices.
“We are too few to be poor - that is another message. If you follow current events in Namibia, you will see a great deal of accountability. People who have been in power, people who have held positions of trust, are being taken to task and held accountable,” McLeod added.
The consultative meeting formed part of the government’s wider strategy to engage with local communities across Namibia as the country prepares for its transition into oil and gas production. The local content policy being discussed aims to create opportunities for Namibian citizens and businesses to participate meaningfully in the oil and gas value chain, rather than merely observing the industry’s development.
Consultations continue in Mariental in the Hardap Region on 5 September, concluding the round of talks in southern Namibia.
Presidential advisor and deputy head of the Petroleum Policy Unit, Carlo McLeod, has stated that the Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah administration is taking firm steps to combat corruption and ensure all Namibians benefit from the country’s anticipated oil and gas revenues, as the nation positions itself to become a major energy producer.
Speaking at a consultative meeting in Keetmanshoop in the //Kharas Region, McLeod briefed local communities on the government’s local content policy, which is designed to maximise Namibian participation in the emerging oil and gas sector. “It is important to know that the eighth administration, under Her Excellency President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, is explicitly clear that it will not be business as usual,” McLeod said.
He reinforced Nandi-Ndaitwah’s commitment to ensuring Namibia’s population shares in the nation’s wealth, adding that the current administration is actively pursuing accountability measures against individuals who previously held positions of power and are suspected of corrupt practices.
“We are too few to be poor - that is another message. If you follow current events in Namibia, you will see a great deal of accountability. People who have been in power, people who have held positions of trust, are being taken to task and held accountable,” McLeod added.
The consultative meeting formed part of the government’s wider strategy to engage with local communities across Namibia as the country prepares for its transition into oil and gas production. The local content policy being discussed aims to create opportunities for Namibian citizens and businesses to participate meaningfully in the oil and gas value chain, rather than merely observing the industry’s development.
Consultations continue in Mariental in the Hardap Region on 5 September, concluding the round of talks in southern Namibia.
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