Elia Irimari
Appearance
Elia Kaulifewangali Irimari is a Namibian politician. A member of SWAPO, he has been governor of the Oshana region since 2019.[1] Until his appointment as governor, Irimari was the regional councilor for Ondangwa Urban Constituency. Irimari became a councillor in 2015 and has been serving in the management committee of the Oshana Regional Council since his appointment.[2]
Irimali previously worked as school history teacher. During this time he was an active member of the Namibia National Students Organization. As governor, Irimari is primarily committed to youth work. He is also an advocate for communities to harvest water so that it can be used during dry seasons, both by human and livestock.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Rasmeni, Mandisa (8 April 2020). "Geingob appoints Regional Governors, consisting mostly of new appointees". Namibia Economist.
- ^ Nakatana, Festus (8 April 2020). "Geingob names eight new regional governors". New Era.
- ^ "Councillor Irimari appointed as governor of Oshana". New Era. 13 March 2019.