Welcoming Remarks by Hon McLeod Katjirua, Governor of the Khomas Region

Remarks by Hon. McLeod-Katjirua, Governor of the Khomas Region, at the Association of African Universities (AAU) conference hosted by the University of Namibia in July 2023, under the theme: 'Advancing Excellence in African Higher Education.'

Honourable Laura McLeod-Katjirua's remarks at the Association of African Universities (AAU) conference in July 2023 were part of the welcoming address, where she primarily focused on the Khomas Region's readiness to embrace technology-driven education and the importance of collective commitment to educational transformation in Namibia.
Key points from her remarks include:
• Regional Support for Educational Change: She affirmed the Khomas Region's support and readiness to transform its education system to be competitive in addressing global challenges.
• Prioritising the Namibian Child: The interests and plight of the Namibian child were highlighted as a priority in all regional development endeavours.
• Digital Transformation: She emphasised that "Digital transformation is a journey, not a destination," and "Digital transformation is not about technology – it's about change. This underscored the need for a commitment to adapt to changes as a nation, one that extends beyond merely adopting technology.
• Government's Commitment: Her presence, along with other government leaders, demonstrated the government's unwavering commitment to education as a national priority for current and future generations.
• Collaboration: She urged the attendees and all stakeholders to work together and "pull in the same direction" to achieve the goals of transforming education.