TIRI MASAWI
Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme Head, James Mnyupe has confirmed his decision to leave the institution.
Namibia Business Review broke the story of Mnyupe who was the country’s first Green Hydrogen Commissioner and Presidential advisor on such matters under President HageGeingob last week.
He also announced that he is joining the thyssenkrupp Uhde, as senior vice president for sub-Sahara Africa.
“ As I step aside, I do so with pride in the milestones we have attained together and with great optimism for the future of Namibia’s green hydrogen sector and broader green industrialisation agenda.
“ I have full confidence in the staff members at the Programme that are tasked with carrying this important work forward and I remain committed to supporting the national vision in any way I can during my last days and in future. I therefore remain at the disposal of our Government and the Programme to assist in furthering this nascent industry even beyond my departure,” Myupe wrote on his LinkedIn page in the early hours of Thursday..
He described his Journey in the industry as the highest honour of his professional journey.
“ I remain deeply grateful for the trust and confidence placed in me to lead this national initiative, to diversify our economy, create meaningful employment, and position Namibia as a global player in the emerging green industrialisation space.
“Through this role, I have been privileged to contribute to advancing Namibia’s long-term prosperity, empowering our youth, while working alongside dedicated public servants, private sector leaders, and international partners. The collective progress achieved thus far stands as a testament to the Government’s visionary leadership and the resilience of the Namibian people,” he said.
According to Mnyupe the thyssenkrupp Uhde is one of the most prominent engineering, procurement and construction companies globally.
He added that Uhde has built over 2,500 chemical plants globally and has expertise to envision, design and deliver same plants the Namibian Government has envisioned over the past 5 years.
He said Uhde is a part of the broader thyssenkrupp group which is a listed conglomerate, with almost 100,000 employees and €38 billion in annual revenue.
“I aim to establish a Thyssenkrupp Uhde presence in Namibia and mobilise the group’s knowhow and resources necessary to unlock the industrial clusters envisioned by the Government and our private sector. Similarly, joining the Namibia Green Hydrogen Association as a corporate member that will help realize the ambitions of the sector and Government, will be a key priority for me,” he said
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