Official account of Mrs. Monica Geingos, Executive Chairperson of @One_Namibia and the 3rd First Lady of the Republic of Namibia.
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1 Sep 2023
After three years in the making, today, @ONE_Namibia is extremely proud to be celebrating the official opening of the much-anticipated @BeFree Youth Campus in Katutura.
#NewSeason #BeFreeLaunch
A thread following today’s programme ⬇️
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This morning, Ms. Monica Geingos joined H.E. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Right Honourable Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare, senior govt. officials, the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority & the Ovambanderu community for the commemoration of the late Chief Kahimemua Nguvauva.
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Earlier, H.E. President Nandi-Ndaitwah arrived at the Ovambanderu Shrine “Ozongungu” in Okahandja, where she paid homage at the grave of the late Chief Kahimemua Nguvauva & attended the tombstone unveiling ceremony of the late Acting Chief Gerson Kunomundu Katjirua.
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The commemoration honours the life, leadership & sacrifice of the late Chief Kahimemua Nguvauva.
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Ms. Monica Geingos joined the Ovambanderu community at the Ovambanderu Commando in Okahandja for the Evening of Dignity, commemorating Chief Kahimemua Nguvauva, 130 years after his passing. First Gentleman, H.E. Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah was the keynote speaker.
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Reflecting on the legacy of the late Chief Nguvauva, Ms. Geingos spoke about the importance of teaching children their history & culture. While information is readily available, identity, belonging & values cannot be downloaded. Those are passed on through families.
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Dignity was at the heart of the evening and remains central to the work of the @One_Namibia Economy Foundation. Through education, youth empowerment & sexual & reproductive health programmes, the Foundation ensures that every person lives with dignity.
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The Club de Madrid has appointed former First Lady Monica Geingos, as its newest Advisor. observer24.com.na/geingos-jo…
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Former first lady and One Economy Foundation founder Monica Geingos has urged young journalists to view their work as a long-term contribution to social change rather than a tool for immediate transformation. neweralive.na/geingos-urges-…
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Honoured to join Club de Madrid as an Advisor. Grateful for the confidence and the opportunity to contribute to advancing inclusive development, a cause that has long shaped our work at One Economy Foundation and @BeFreeYouth Campus.
Jun 12
🌍 We are pleased to welcome @KalondoMonica, former First Lady of Namibia (2015–2024), as a new Club de Madrid Advisor.
A global advocate for public health, youth empowerment and gender equality, she brings invaluable experience to our work.
▶️ clubmadrid.org/monica-geingo…
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3rd First Lady, Namibia retweeted
ENCOURAGEMENT: One Economy Foundation founder Monica Geingos addresses fellows selected for the 2026 Media Fellowship Programme on Wednesday.
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(Video: Molly Weyulu) #NampaTV
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Former first lady and One Economy Foundation founder Monica Geingos urges young journalists to view their work as a long-term contribution to social change rather than a tool for immediate transformation.
namibian.com.na/geingos-urge…
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Following Ms. Monica Geingos’ successful benchmarking visit to Nigeria, a Nigerian delegation led by Namibia’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, H.E. Walde Ndevashiya, visited the @BeFreeYouth Campus. 🇳🇦🇳🇬
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The delegation toured the campus & engaged with the Foundation’s programmes, gaining insight into how the #BeFree model supports young people through sexual & reproductive health services, psychosocial support, digital skills training, entrepreneurship, & mentorship.
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The visit provided a firsthand look at the excellence & innovation behind the #BeFree model, highlighting the impact of the Youth Campus as a safe, inclusive space where young people can learn, grow, & thrive. #BeFree #PoweredByYouth
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Recognising a lifetime of service to women, children and vulnerable communities, the One Economy Foundation handed over a donation of essential maternal & infant care items valued at N$30,000 to Former First Lady Madame Penehupifo Pohamba today.
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Jun 3
Namibia’s Former First Lady Challenges African Universities to Shape the Continent’s Future Workforce
… As She Leads a High-Powered Delegation on Strategic Visit to FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu
In a significant demonstration of Africa’s growing commitment to cross-border collaboration in education, leadership, and sustainable development, Her Excellency, Madame Monica Hage Geingos, the 3rd First Lady of Namibia and founder of the One Economy Foundation, has called on African universities to take a leading role in transforming the continent’s rapidly expanding population into a globally competitive workforce.
Speaking today, June 3, 2026, during a Strategic Courtesy Visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Africa’s foremost University of Agriculture, Madame Geingos stressed the urgency of investing in education, innovation, and leadership development as Africa positions itself for a future in which one out of every four people globally is projected to be African by 2050.
Addressing university leaders, Academics, policymakers, and students, she noted that Africa’s demographic growth presents a historic opportunity, but warned that population expansion alone would not guarantee prosperity without deliberate investments in human capital development. “The challenge before Africa is not merely population growth, but preparing that population with the knowledge, competencies, and values required to compete and lead in a rapidly evolving global economy,” she said.
Madame Geingos identified the widening gap between industry expectations and graduate competencies as one of the most pressing challenges confronting African economies. She stressed that universities must work more closely with governments, businesses, and development institutions to produce graduates equipped with both technical expertise and leadership capacity.
Drawing from the work of the Leadership Lab and the Dr. Hage G. Geingob Presidential Centre, Madame Geingos emphasised the importance of ethical leadership in Africa’s development journey. She explained that the initiatives were designed to cultivate a new generation of leaders capable of navigating complex governance challenges while remaining committed to integrity, accountability, and public service.
Reflecting on the legacy of her late husband, , she described him as a visionary Pan-African leader whose lifelong commitment to education, transparency, and national development has continued to inspire emerging leaders across the continent.
As part of efforts to preserve and promote his intellectual contributions, Madame Geingos promised to present a copy of the late President’s Doctoral thesis on state formation to FUNAAB. She also highlighted the enduring relationship between Nigeria and Namibia, paying tribute to Nigeria’s historic role in Namibia’s liberation struggle and acknowledging the influence of renowned Nigerian economist and statesman, late Prof. Adebayo Adedeji whom she described as one of President Geingob’s mentors and a champion of African integration.
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Today, Ms. Monica Geingos and her delegation were graciously received at the Federal University of Agriculture in Abeokuta, Nigeria, by Vice-Chancellor Professor Olusola Babatunde Kehinde.
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As part of a benchmarking initiative by the Dr Hage G. Geingob Presidential Centre to the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, the visit formed part of a series of strategic courtesy visits.
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The delegation had productive conversations and left with a clear sense of openness toward future collaborations between the University and the Centre.
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Ms Monica Geingos with Professor Peter Katjavivi, Mr Walde Ndevashiya & Ms Nangula Geingos, visited the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Nigeria, as part of a benchmarking & familiarisation exercise for the upcoming Dr Hage G Geingob Presidential Centre.
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The delegation was warmly welcomed by former President H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo & members of the OOPL Board. During the visit, the delegation toured the Institute for African Culture and International Understanding, the Presidential Library and archives, museum, & cinema.
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