NIMT joins RYF in hospital refurbishment
In an attempt to maximise the refurbishment of the Katutura hospital, the Rob Youth Foundation (RYF) found another partner in the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT).NIMT executive director Ralph Bussel joined RYF founder Robert Maseka earlier this week to assess how the institute could play a role in realising the ambition of making the hospital refurbishment a success.
Since NIMT focuses on the youth and seeing the awareness campaign by the foundation, Bussel said that it was only natural for them to play a part.
He said that they came on board to go beyond a perfect job and not to just put paint on the wall. He said they would ensure proper preparations and that they look forward to assisting RYF where the need may arise.
He added that the refurbishment not only rests on NIMT, but that there is a societal obligation to keep the standards of civic institutions - such as hospitals – at an acceptable level. “I decided to call Rob immediately after I saw the news. We then set up the date to what needed to done and where we could help.”
Various organisation’s representatives from Hilti, NEO Paints and other volunteers were present at the site inspection
Maseka stressed that despite raising funds and donations, there was plenty of work which required consulting experts to ensure the delivery of a complete refurbishment.
“We would like to have NIMT as a main project constructor, with other players giving a supporting role. Our aim is to deliver an excellent job that will prove that the youth can and has to play a role in the development and sustainability of the country and its resources. Remember, a healthy nation is one that is dynamic and progressive.”
Maseka said that the youth are not all waiting to be given jobs, but are also capable of being drivers of progress through awareness and resource mobilisation. “We just need people to believe in us, to give us a chance to lead and steer the Namibian house toward prosperity.”