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Lucia Witbooi | |
|---|---|
| 4th Vice President of Namibia | |
| Assumed office 22 March 2025 | |
| President | Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah |
| Preceded by | Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 28 November 2009 – 21 March 2025 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 March 1961 Gabes, South West Africa (now Namibia) |
| Political party | SWAPO |
| Spouse | Adam Hendrik Witbooi (m. 1982) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Windhoek |
| Education | University of Namibia |
Lucia Witbooi (born 21 March 1961) is a Namibian politician who is the fourth and current vice president of Namibia under President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah since 22 March 2025.[1] A member of SWAPO, Witbooi was elected to the Namibia's National Assembly in the 2009 general election. Prior to entering the National Assembly, Witbooi was a teacher in Gibeon, Hardap Region. She studied at Suiderlig High School in Keetmanshoop and worked in the administration of the Namaland bantustan.[2]
Occupation
[edit]She is a politician, legislator and an educator.[3]
Education
[edit]Lucia Witbooi has a Higher Diploma in Education from the University of Port Elizabeth in 1999; Diploma in Education from Azaliah College for Further and Higher Education in 1997 and obtained a Higher Primary Education Certificate at University of Namibia [UNAM] in 1996 as well as a Grade 12 Certificate at Suiderling Senior Secondary School, Keetmashoop 1979.[4]
Career
[edit]Head of Department at Dr. W.M Jod Primary School 2009; a teacher for 27 years; Gibeon Schools cluster convenor for counseling from 2003 until 2009 and A.M.E church- W.M.S Executive board member – local, Area and annual level.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Geingob reshuffles deputy ministers, sacks Kashikola". The Namibian. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ Exactly, who is Lucia Witbooi? New Era, 20 January 2010
- ^ "Your MP: Lucia Witbooi (Swapo)". Truth, for its own sake. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ "Witbooi, Lucia". Namibian Parliament. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ^ "Witbooi, Lucia". Namibian Parliament. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
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