NAMFI Students Graduate in Style

A TOTAL of 138 students at the Namibian Maritime and Fisheries Institute (NAMFI) graduated at a momentous occasion in Walvis Bay recently. This was the institute’s third graduation ceremony.

These graduates have successfully completed programs in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Marine Engineering Classes 6, 5 & 4, and Marine Navigation Classes 6 & 5.

The institute’s acting director, Meriam Mwiya, remarked that NAMFI’s commitment not only enhances the skills of individuals, but also contributes to the sustainable management of marine resources, thereby supporting national economic growth. According to her NAMFI’s strategic focus includes several key areas, namely enhancing vocational training, promoting research and innovation, and fostering partnerships with industry stakeholders.

She also emphasised that a particularly significant highlight of this ceremony is the recognition of their first cohort graduating with diplomas in Marine Navigation and Marine Engineering. “This achievement not only symbolises individual success but also represents a historic milestone for NAMFI,” she added. Ms Mwiya further remarked that by equipping graduates with essential skills and knowledge, NAMFI is not only enhancing their employability but also contributing positively to the maritime industry. “Therefore, today’s celebration is not merely an acknowledgment of academic achievements, but a reflection of NAMFI’s broader mission to empower individuals through education while at the same time addressing the needs of Namibia’s maritime sector,” she concluded before congratulating the graduates and their parents, guardians and families present, not forgetting to convey her sincere gratitude to faculties and staff members.

The Erongo Governor’s remarks were conveyed in his absentia by his personal assistant Mr Michael Jimmy, highlighting the fact that the maritime and fisheries sectors hold immense potential for job creation, innovation, and sustainable resource management.