Sebastian Ndeitunga
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Lieutenant General (rtd) Sebastian Ndeitunga (nom-de-guerre Haitota) (born 1962) is a Namibian police officer and politician, he served as a regional governor of Ohangwena Region until 30 June 2025. He was inspector general of the Namibian Police Force from 2005 to 2022.
Hage Geingob
Sebastian Ndeitunga | |
|---|---|
| Former Governor of Ohangwena Region | |
| Assumed office 16 November 2023 | |
| President | Hage Geingob |
| Preceded by | Walde Ndevashiya |
| Inspector general of the Namibian Police Force | |
| In office 2005–2022 | |
| President | Hifikepunye Pohamba Hage Geingob |
| Preceded by | Lucas Hangula |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Shikongo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1962 (age 63–64) |
| Alma mater | University of Havana |
Early life and education
Ndeitunga was born around 1962 in an Angolan village a few kilometres north of the Namibian border. He did not have a birth certificate until 1993 when he made a sworn statement to the Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs.[1] Ndeitunga holds a Bachelor of Laws and a postgraduate certificate in maritime law from the University of Havana in Cuba.[citation needed]
Career
In 2005, Ndeitunga was appointed inspector general of the Namibian Police Force by president Hifikepunye Pohamba. He succeeded Lucas Hangula.[3] When he retired in August 2022, Ndeitunga was the longest serving police chief since Namibian independence.[4][5] Ndeitunga was also vice president of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) for Africa.[6][7][8]
On 16 November 2023 Ndeitunga was called out of retirement by president Hage Geingob to replace Walde Ndevashiya as governor of Ohangwena Region where he served until 30 June 2025.[9][2]
Awards and recognition
- Outstanding Meritorious Service of Highest Order, awarded by the President of the Republic of Namibia,
- SARPCCO Medal for distinct service and the International Leadership Award from the United Kingdom[10]
- Most Distinguished Order of Namibia: First Class, conferred on Heroes' Day 2014.[11]
