McLeod calls for strong governance to ensure oil wealth benefits Namibia

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2026-04-16

WINDHOEK, 16 APRIL 2026 - Presidential Special Advisor and Deputy Head of the Upstream Petroleum Unit at the Namibian Presidency, Carlo McLeod at the 8th Namibia International Energy Conference. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 16 APR (NAMPA) – Namibia must ensure that recent oil and gas discoveries translate into long-term national development through strong governance, local participation and skills development.
The remarks were made by Presidential Special Advisor and Deputy Head of the Upstream Petroleum Unit at the Namibian Presidency, Carlo McLeod on Thursday.
Speaking at the final day of the eighth Namibia International Energy Conference here, McLeod sa...

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