Maria David
HISHONGWA’S widow, Ester Nghishiiko-Hishongwa, has pleaded with the Oukwanyama Traditional Authority not to break the bond formed between them by her late husband, Hadino Hishongwa.
Nghishiiko-Hishongwa made the plea during the memorial service of Hishongwa held at their homestead in Onekwaya West on Friday.
Hishongwa was instrumental in the restoration of the Oukwanyama Kingdom, along with the late Reverend Nathanael Shinana.
“I appeal to my Oukwanyama clan that I am here, and Tate’s death must not separate the bond between us,” she said.
Nghishiiko-Hishongwa then asked for unity and collegiality to remain as it has been when Hishongwa was alive.
Speaking on behalf of his siblings, Helao Hishongwa, said their father was a hard worker who had a strong work ethic.
According to Helao, no matter the circumstances, work had to be done, and there was never an excuse.
“Throughout his life in exile as a soldier and diplomat, one could see that this man was not only a hard worker but also a tactician,” he said.
He added that their father executed all his responsibilities strategically and always delivered great results for his country. The enormous contributions he made to this country shall never be forgotten and will forever be etched in the corridors of history for future generations to read up on.
Never forgetting, Helao indicated that their father’s famous words to them were always ‘if you don’t work hard, no one will respect you or give you the time of day’.
Thus, Helao said that his father strongly believed in education. He made sure that all his children had the fair opportunity to go to school and receive a good education so that they could become productive members of society.
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