Namibia President Hage Geingob on Tuesday appointed Air Marshal Martin Kambulu Pinehas as the Chief of the Namibia Defense Force, effective from April 1.

The presidency in a statement said Pinehas will be mandated by the president to make provision for a balanced structuring of the defense force and to make suitable appointments of members under his command within prescribed laws, policies, rules and procedures.

According to the presidency, the defense chief is expected to carry out these duties and responsibilities with vigor, determination, dedication, commitment and to be exemplary to the men and women under his command.

Geingob looks forward to working with him in ensuring that the Namibia Defense Force remains formidable and is able to defend the territorial integrity of Namibia.