Abner Shikongo

Namibian politician

Abner S. Shikongo is a politician, government official and farmer from northern Namibia. In 2020 he was elected councillor of Oshakati East.[1][2] Subsequently, he became a councillor of the Oshana Region and member of the National Council of Namibia.[3]

Abner Shikongo
Member of the National Council of Namibia
Assumed office
15 December 2020
ConstituencyOshakati East, Oshana Region
Councilor of Oshakati East
Assumed office
2020
Personal details
BornSouth West Africa (Suidwed-Afrika) (now Namibia)
CitizenshipNamibia
NationalityNamibian
Political partySWAPO
OccupationPolitician
Websitehttps://oshanarc.gov.na/oshakatieast

In 2000, Shikongo took office as the Okahao education circuit chief. He was accused of corruption in 2007.[4]

Shikongo is a farmer and produces in his Vashi Fresh Produce property cabbages, onions and other fruits.In 2012, the Namibian Agronomic Board awarded Shikongo the "Champion Horticulture Producer of the Year Trophy and Certificate".[5]

References change

  1. Namibian government website, courtesy of Oshakti East office in Oshana region. [1]
  2. 2020 regional election results, Namibia [2] Archived 2021-06-12 at the Wayback Machine
  3. Abner S. Shikongo's profile on the Parliament of Namibia website.
  4. Shikongo denies corruption claims, New Era Live
  5. Best producers show their stuff. Namibia Economist, November 2, 2012