Press Release - President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Namibia to Attend the State Funeral of His Excellency Hage G. Geingob, former President of the Republic of Namibia

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the State Funeral of His Excellency Hage G. Geingob, former President of the Republic of Namibia, February 24-25, 2024, in Windhoek, Namibia.

The Honorable Deb Haaland, Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior, will lead the delegation.

Members of the Presidential Delegation:

The Honorable Randy Berry, Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Namibia

The Honorable Enoh T. Ebong, Director, United States Trade and Development Agency

The Honorable Mala Adiga, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Policy and Projects for the First Lady, The White House

The Honorable Paula Tufro, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Development, Global Health, and Humanitarian Response, National Security Council