Socialist Party demands urgent funding for University of Zambia desks, blames govt neglect

The Socialist Party has called on the government to urgently mobilise funds to procure desks for students at the University of Zambia (UNZA), amid reports that some learners were being forced to sit on the floor due to inadequate furniture.

Party National Youth Secretary, Stanley Muba’sa, said in a statement issued in Lusaka on Tuesday that the situation reflects “deplorable conditions” at the institution and exposes the government’s failure to prioritise education.

“We condemn the government’s failure to provide adequate infrastructure and resources for our institutions of higher learning,” he said.

Muba’sa added that the situation underscored the need for radical reforms in the education sector, arguing that the country requires a system that puts “the needs of the people over profits.”

He urged the government to immediately address the infrastructure gap by providing sufficient classrooms, chairs and desks for all students.

“Government must allocate more funds to education to improve the quality of education and provide necessary resources,” he said.

Muba’sa also stressed the need to ensure that all universities had adequate sanitation facilities.

“We stand in solidarity with the UNZA students and call on all Zambians to join us in demanding that our government prioritizes education and provides a conducive learning environment for all,” he added.

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