Windhoek: Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse has called on government institutions, public enterprises, and the private sector to invest in the Eenhana Annual Expo, describing it as an important platform for creating business opportunities and empowering young entrepreneurs. Amutse made the remarks at the 16th Eenhana Expo fundraising gala dinner held on Saturday evening, where the Eenhana Town Council raised N$580,811 towards hosting this year's expo, scheduled to take place from 27 July to 01 August.
According to Namibia Press Agency, Amutse, speaking on behalf of Namibia's First Gentleman, Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, emphasized the importance of investing in young people as one of the country's most crucial responsibilities. He highlighted that platforms like the Eenhana Expo play a significant role in equipping youth with entrepreneurial skills and exposing them to business opportunities. Amutse noted that such platforms are key to national development because they create socio-economic opportunities and reach people at the grassroots level, providing access to business information and shaping the ability to identify business and investment opportunities.
Amutse urged all government ministries, public enterprises, and private companies to secure exhibition space at this year's expo and utilize the event to showcase programs that promote youth education, skills development, and economic empowerment. He reiterated the government's commitment to making services more accessible to communities, ensuring that citizens do not have to travel long distances to access them.
He further stated that preparing Namibia's youth for the future cannot be the responsibility of the government alone, but requires collaboration between local authorities, businesses, financial institutions, educational institutions, development partners, faith-based organizations, and communities. The gala dinner, held under the theme 'Investing in the Youth, Investing in the Future Today,' is part of preparations for the 16th Eenhana Annual Expo, aiming to promote entrepreneurship, investment, innovation, and local economic development in the Ohangwena Region.