Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate has applauded the residents of Okorukurure Village for going the extra mile to ensure food security.

Nganate pointed out that the residents have shown resilience and determination in diversifying the agricultural sector. 

He said eleven households own private boreholes, allowing them to produce enough food. 

Nganate said Okorukurure set the bar high in terms of food production, calling on other villages to follow suit. 

"Okorukurure is a village primarily inhabited by former farm workers from the surrounding farms near Otjinene. They have established themselves here and have created gardens for each household. I have always wanted to see this village, and today I decided to visit Okorukurure to witness it for myself. I am truly surprised, as I cannot believe that a village on communal land can cultivate such a variety of crops, including citrus fruits, oranges, naartjies, maize, lucerne, and bananas."

Furthermore, Nganate said that through his office, they will ensure that the village will be given a tractor and all necessary equipment to ensure that they upscale their production. 

"We can establish a village in each constituency that can produce its own crops, eliminating the need to purchase maize meal for distribution to vulnerable communities and orphans. Additionally, we won’t have to source fruits and vegetables from elsewhere, as these villages can provide for themselves. I am very impressed with this initiative, and I would like to commend the leadership of Otjinene."

The NBC News team spoke to several residents, including Tjimbungu Mujoro, who explained the motivation behind starting this project. "I inherited these ideas from my mother, as she was very skilled in gardening. It is not easy work, but once you have the determination to do something, it becomes much easier."

Another resident, Ngangaa Hoveka, said, "Everyone here is involved in planting, and we also produce maize meal using our small machines. We supply this to others as well as for our own consumption, and we often sell any surplus."

Agricultural Extension Officer McDonald Tjinjama stated that the farming communities at Okorukurure have shown potential in crop production.

Tjinjama maintained that his office is always in constant communication with the farmers in terms of technical support.