Lucia Witbooi (born 1961 in Gabes, ǁKaras Region) is a Namibian politician and Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security.[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

She is a politician, legislator and an educator.[3]

Education

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

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

  1. ↑ "Geingob reshuffles deputy ministers, sacks Kashikola". The Namibian. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
  2. ↑ Exactly, who is Lucia Witbooi? New Era, 20 January 2010
  3. ↑ "Your MP: Lucia Witbooi (Swapo)". Truth, for its own sake. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
  4. ↑ "Witbooi, Lucia". Namibian Parliament. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
  5. ↑ "Witbooi, Lucia". Namibian Parliament. Retrieved 2023-02-24.


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