Namibia: Lüderitz Swears in Eight Junior Councillors

Lüderitz — Eight learners from two local schools from Luderitz, four boys and four girls, took their oath of office and signed a contract as the town's new junior councillors for 2018.

The new junior councillors were sworn in by Lüderitz mayor, Hilaria Mukapuli. The learners are currently in grades 10, 11 and 12 at Angra Pequena Senior Secondary School and the Lüderitz Christian School. In his acceptance speech Junior Mayor, Simon Cornelius, appreciates the opportunity to be ambassador for the youth of Lüderitz and to act in their best interest. "I humbly accept the calling with open arms and I am willing to work towards the common goal of uplifting the standards in my capacity as Junior Mayor," says Cornelius.

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