Mutorwa inaugurates new Transportation Commission

Minister of works and transport John Mutorwa inaugurated the newly-appointed members of the Transportation Commission of Namibia.

President Hage Geingob appointed the members in accordance with the provisions of Section 3, sub-section 1 (b) of the Road Traffic and Transport Act 22 of 1999.

Mutorwa said the transportation commissioners would be advising the transport minister on matters regarding the transportation sectors in Namibia and they will regulate transportation industries.

The five members are Rachel Nathaniel-Koch as chairperson, Dr James Diedericks as deputy chairperson and Jose Shipepe, Mapuku Thikusho and Dr Helvi Petrus.

During the inauguration, Mutorwa said the process used to select the candidates was scrupulously followed and eventually culminated in the final appointment.

“You were not handpicked, you have been appointed based on your individual qualification, experience, abilities and skills as outlined in your curriculum vitae; this was an open, public and transparent process,” he said.

Mutorwa further expressed confidence and trust in the ability, commitment and fairness of the commissioners in the execution of their duties and responsibilities as members of the commission.

Meanwhile, he urged them to thoroughly familiarise themselves with important policy documents that relate to their specific areas of responsibilities.

- Nampa