President Hakainde Hichilema has called for the speedy completion of the ongoing construction works for student hostels at the Copperbelt University.
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‎President Hichilema has noted that while it is commendable that works have commenced, there is need to strategically accelerate and complete the projects in order to improve infrastructure at the institution.
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‎He was speaking when he inspected the construction site for the Copperbelt University students’ hostels in Kitwe on the Copperbelt Province.
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‎President Hichilema adds that the projects have stalled for many years, depriving the students of the needed infrastructure.
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‎He also urged journalists to follow up on projects that have stalled for many years.
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‎”For most of these projects, funds were released before the UPND administration assumed office but projects were not complete, as the media start following up the stalled projects so that when we start to fight such corruption it is not mistaken for victimisation ” said President Hichilema
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‎And Minister of Education Douglas Syakalima said government is eager to complete the projects at the Copperbelt University.
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‎He said works have commenced on site after stalling for many years, and government will ensure completion of the hostels.
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‎Copperbelt University Vice Chancellor, Professor Nyambe Imasiku said once the hostels are complete, about 8,000 bed spaces will be provided for the students.
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‎He said the institution has over 23,000 students and lacks adequate bed spaces to accommodate them.