Lucia Basson
Namibian politician (born 1953)
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Lucia Basson (born 20 March 1953 in Karasburg, ǁKaras Region) is a Namibian politician who has been the governor of the ǁKaras Region of Namibia from April 2015[1] to April 2020.[2] A member of SWAPO, Basson was a member of the National Assembly of Namibia from being chosen for the SWAPO electoral list by President Sam Nujoma in 2005 until 2010, when she narrowly missed re-election. She is a SWAPO leader from the Hardap Region.[3]
Born20 March 1953
Karasburg, ǁKaras Region
CitizenshipNamibian
OccupationPolitician
TitleGovernor
Lucia Basson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 March 1953 Karasburg, ǁKaras Region |
| Citizenship | Namibian |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Title | Governor |
| Term | 5 years |
| Political party | SWAPO |
Personal life
Basson is active in gender equality, land reform, and community development initiatives. She is known for her advocacy on behalf of rural Namibians.[4]
