Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba says he is not impressed with the lack of construction progress at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) Eenhana campus.
He made the remarks at the campus’ graduation ceremony on Thursday.
“I did not want to come here. In fact, I am not happy with the progress of the Eenhana campus constructions. The campus should stand already, sooner than later. I have never been in a situation where something that should be implemented is not implemented,” he said.
Pohamba, however, commended Nust for bringing the satellite campus to the region as it has made quality education accessible and affordable.
“Education is for all citizens, not just for children and families of Pohamba. Everyone should get an education on an equal basis. It is not for certain people only.
“I am here pleading with the deputy minister who is present to take this message to the government to ensure that money is made available to start and complete the construction of the Nust Eenhana campus,” the former president noted.
He said the land is there, but only a fence has been put up.
“They haven’t done anything. You can only do something when you put up a structure. We cannot have it this way. Most of the projects put up by founding president Sam Nujoma were initiated, and we implemented them,” said Pohamba.
In response, deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture Dino Ballotti said about N$50 million has been made available for the construction of three Nust campuses, with Eenhana being one of them.
“The money is there, and we can expect the construction of the Eenhana campus to commence very soon,” said Ballotti.
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