Oshakati: The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) is set to host its Police Basic Training Intake 1/2024-2025 graduation ceremony at the Oshakati Stadium this Friday. The event will witness nearly 1,800 cadet constables joining the force, and it will be officiated by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, NamPol spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi informed.

According to Namibia Press Agency, Shikwambi invited the public to observe the street processions leading up to the graduation, which will occur in Ondangwa, Ongwediva, and Oshakati. The Ondangwa procession is set for Tuesday at 08h00, starting at the Total Service Station (Oluno) and ending at the Nored office. On Wednesday, the Ongwediva procession will proceed from the Ongwediva Trade Fair (Etuna Hotel) to Ompundja Road, while the Oshakati procession will take place the same day from Ompundja Road to Oshakati Stadium.

Shikwambi noted that this year's graduation signifies a notable increase in the force, with nearly 1,800 cadet constables prepared to take their oath as full members of the Namibian Police Force. She highlighted that these cadets have completed their nine-month training at the Pius Joseph Kaundu, Ruben 'Danger' Ashipala, and Simon Mutumba Mutumba Police Training Centres.

Shikwambi expressed anticipation for the public's attendance at this significant event to witness the transformation of civilians into law officers. Last year, the same venue hosted the graduation of 1,060 cadet constables, an event led by the former President Nangolo Mbumba. She mentioned that these graduates have since been successfully deployed across various regions.

The theme for this year's graduation is 'Together We Stand: Empowered for a Safer Namibia,' intended to guide the new officers as they begin their careers.