Former town councillor Maria Likooa dies

Former Councillor for the Council of the Municipality of Walvis Bay, Alderwoman Maria Likooa, has died. Clr Likooa served as local authority politician for 29 years before her retirement in November 2009.

During her tenure Clr Likooa served on the Senior Citizens Committee and was also a trustee of the local authority pension fund.  She was bestowed the status of Alderwoman in 2015 to honour her contribution to the Walvis Bay community.
The Mayor of Walvis Bay, Alderman Immanuel Wilfried yesterday issued statement in which he praised her enthusiasm and energy with which she served the public. The Mayor extended condolences to her loved ones on behalf of Council, staff at the municipality and Walvis Bay residents.