Kaingu accused of wanting to close CBU

Copperbelt University Academics Union Secretary General Elaston Njovu has accused Higher Education Minister Michael Kaingu of planning to close the institution.

Mr. Njovu says it is obvious that the Minister wants the University to be closed because it does not matter to him whether the institution closes or not.

He says looking at Dr. Kaingu’s failure to address the challenges the University is facing, it is obvious that he is not interested in the welfare of the students at the universities in the country.

Mr. Njovu says the Minister should respond to the letter that was given to him 5 months ago.

He states that the lectures have refused to report for work under the leadership of CBU Vice-chancellor Professor Naison Ngoma.

Mr Njovu says the leadership of Professor Ngoma has failed to run the university.

And Copperbelt University Academics Union Deputy Secretary General Pamela Mutale says the Union expects Dr. Kaingu to make a decision that will positively transform CBU considering that he has been presented with the report.