By Kaleb Nghishidivali
Otjiwarongo, August 04 – The National Deposit Guarantee Authority (NDGA) has launched a public engagement and information dissemination campaign in the IIKaras Region, aligning with its newly unveiled Strategic Plan for 2023-2025.
Leading the campaign are Florette Nakusera, Head of NDGA, Petrus Shifotoka, Operations Manager, and Rakotoka Zaire, Senior Financial Analyst.
The NDGA team covered several locations in the region, including Keetmanshoop, Lüderitz, Rosh Pinah, Karasburg, and Oranjemund. At each site, the team interacted with the public, providing essential details about the institution’s role and the safeguards in place for depositors.
The campaign began with a courtesy visit to Aletha Frederick, the Governor of the region. Following this, the team held meetings with commercial bank branches and conducted public forums at selected sites, distributing informative materials to the community.
Petrus Shifotoka, Operations Manager, emphasized that the campaign underscores NDGA’s commitment to transparency and public engagement. He stressed the significance of public comprehension and support for their initiatives, vital to the successful execution of strategic objectives.
Shifotoka explained, “The Strategic Plan 2023-2025 serves as NDGA’s roadmap, and the recent public engagement campaign is a crucial stride towards its realization. By connecting with the public at the grassroots level, NDGA aims to ensure communities comprehend and endorse their strategic goals.”
Furthermore, Shifotoka noted the campaign’s positive reception, citing enhanced understanding and trust in NDGA. “The institution intends to sustain its public engagement and information dissemination efforts throughout the Strategic Plan, ensuring depositors nationwide are well-informed and confident in NDGA’s safeguards,” he added.
Florette Nakusera, Head of NDGA, highlighted that the campaign exemplifies the organization’s mission to offer robust depositor guarantees, bolster public confidence in the financial system, and contribute to national financial stability.- Namibia Daily News
