Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge has urged young people to embrace leadership with integrity and a spirit of service, saying they are not merely the leaders of tomorrow but the leaders of today.

The leader of the Uukwambi Traditional Authority, Elenga Enene Herman Ndilimani Iipumbu, is calling on the new Oshana Governor to make tangible changes that speak to the needs of the inhabitants throughout his tenure.

The Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Ministry brought together management from all 14 regions to review major activities and performance in the first quarter of this financial year.

Ministry officials are gathered at Oshakati for a week-long annual work plan and management workshop, ending on Friday.

Oshana Governor Elia Irimari says the persistent drought has a significant negative impact on families in urban centres within his region and that they too deserve to get food aid to help them get through the drought.

Oshana Governor, Elia Irimari, is disappointed with the failure of some local authorities to attend the Regional Validation workshop on the Integrated Regional Land Use Plan held at Oshakati recently.