Ladies and gentleman, 

As is customary on an occasion like this, one thanks and acknowledges the sponsors of the artist. In this instance many thank you to the Finnish Embassy for their financial and mental support to the exhibition. Unfortunately the Ambassador Anne Saloranta cannot attend the opening this very afternoon. Furthermore thanks to the Omba Gallery for hosting this exhibition. Thank you to the general public for providing continuously, continuously, and endlessly the stimulation and the content for the work of the Ministry of Truth and Typography. Thank you James the Pumpkin for challenging my work as well as supporting throughout.

Generally someone would stand up and introduce the artist, explain the merits of the exhibition as well as the path taken to reach this point. In this instance, the Ministry of Truth and Typography speaks for itself insofar as we await the pomp and ceremony around the eminent launch of the text charter of the MTT.

As with all the art and design one looks at the concept, context and implementation. The MTT was formed in response to denial and ignorance, and manifested itself in a project called Love Matters in Art. The Minister capably oversaw this most successful project.

The tagline for this project It wasn't me was taken directly as all the rest of the work from print media in Namibia. We have asked the PS to say a couple of words around the topic 'It wasn't me'

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It wasn't me project acknowledges the input for commissioned artist, Samwele Kamati, Samuel Dumeni and Windhoek Rubber Stamps who are guilty as charged for the work. Special mention deserves to Samwele Kamati in making the ministry alive through his skilful craftwork, in form of the Honorable PS and Honorable Minister. As the Ministry will expand also new members with no portfolios will follow.

In line with the Ministry of Truth and Typography's NTP4 there is a further project planned to facilitate a road show whereby a larger audience receives exposure to the work of the Ministry. This is under a project called All Protocol Observed. Not only will this happen in Namibia, but in South Africa and Europe. Europe will be conquered first in Finland.

Viva ABC!

Viva 123!

Viva Literacy!

Viva Accountability!

Viva HIV, o!

Niina Marjatta Turtola handing over the microphone to the PS (Permanent Secretary) Honorable Dr T.H.Ick-knee for her Opening Words. Thank you!