Lieutenant General (rtd) Sebastian Ndeitunga (nom-de-guerre Haitota) (born 1962) is a Namibian police officer and politician, currently serving as a regional governor of Ohangwena Region. He was inspector general of the Namibian Police Force from 2005 to 2022.
Sebastian Ndeitunga | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Ohangwena Region | |
| Assumed office 16 November 2023 | |
| President | Hage Geingob |
| Preceded by | Walde Ndevashiya |
| Inspector general of the Namibian Police Force | |
| In office 2005–2022 | |
| President | Hifikepunye Pohamba Hage Geingob |
| Preceded by | Lucas Hangula |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Shikongo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1962 (age 61–62) |
| Nationality | Namibian |
| Alma mater | University of Havana |
Early life and education edit
Ndeitunga was born around 1962 in an Angolan village a few kilometres north of the Namibian border. He did not have a birth certificate until 1993 when he made a sworn statement to the Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs.[1] Ndeitunga holds a Bachelor of Laws and a postgraduate certificate in maritime law from the University of Havana in Cuba.[citation needed]
Career edit
In 2005, Ndeitunga was appointed inspector general of the Namibian Police Force by president Hifikepunye Pohamba. He succeeded Lucas Hangula.[3] When he retired in August 2022, Ndeitunga was the longest serving police chief since Namibian independence.[4][5] Ndeitunga was also vice president of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) for Africa.[6][7][8]
On 16 November 2023 Ndeitunga was called out of retirement by president Hage Geingob to replace Walde Ndevashiya as governor of Ohangwena Region.[9][2]
Awards and recognition edit
- Outstanding Meritorious Service of Highest Order, awarded by the President of the Republic of Namibia,
- SARPCCO Medal for distinct service and the International Leadership Award from the United Kingdom[10]
- Most Distinguished Order of Namibia: First Class, conferred on Heroes' Day 2014.[11]
References edit
- ^ Menges, Werner (5 June 2014). "Ndeitunga defends his Namibian citizenship". The Namibian.
- ^ a b Ndeyanale, Eliaser; Vatileni, Eino (16 November 2023). "Northern leaders called for Ndevashiya's head". The Namibian.
- ^ "Ndeitunga targets top Interpol post". New Era. 27 September 2016.
- ^ Shihepo, Timo (22 July 2022). "Ndeitunga's Final Salute". The Namibian.
- ^ Mongudhi, Tileni (8 June 2022). "Race for Ndeitunga's successor heats up". The Namibian.
- ^ "Executive Committee / Structure and governance / About INTERPOL / Internet / Home - INTERPOL". Interpol.int. Retrieved 2016-10-05.
- ^ "Ndeitunga detained at Frankfurt airport". New Era. Retrieved 2016-10-05.
- ^ New Era Publication Corporation. "Sebastian Ndeitunga | New Era Newspaper Namibia". Newera.com.na. Retrieved 2016-10-05.
- ^ "Sebastian Ndeitunga appointed Ohangwena Regional Governor". Namibia Economist. 15 November 2023.
- ^ http://www.nampol.gov.na/campaign
- ^ "Namibians honoured by President". New Era. 28 August 2014.
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