Erastus added, “As the industry moves from exploration headlines towards development planning, this platform must also move from awareness to readiness and from readiness to participation. First oil is not the end goal, the goal is structural transformation, inclusive growth and long-term prosperity.” She framed young Namibians not merely as the nation’s future but as “active partners in shaping its present and determining its long-term prosperity.” And together, we must build an industry that creates lasting opportunities for present and future generations.” Ndafyaalako said, “Opportunity will not wait for first oil as opportunity is being created right now in the readiness phase.