Christian Colleges and Universities Association Launched

(ZANIS) National Guidance and Religious Affairs Minister Godfridah Sumaili says the participation of the Church in the development of human capital is a key ingredient for economic development.

Rev. Sumaili says the Church’s involvement in higher Education is an assurance that human development is valued and placed as an aspect which will help with the attainment of the National Development Plan.

She said this in a speech read on her behalf by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary Howard Sikwela, during the launch of Christian Colleges and Universities Association -CCUA-.

Rev. Sumaili indicated that Tertiary institutions run by Churches should inculcate Christian values in their learners to inspire good morals and principles which are also National values enshrined in the constitution.

She explained that government supports the newly launched association as it will contribute to self-regulation and enhance best practices among the church-run higher institutions of learning

And CCUA Chairperson Lazarus Phiri said the association is aimed at advancing a biblical worldview in higher education in Zambia and unifying member institutions that seek to create an environment for Christ transformed lives by offering excellence in educa
ion.

He explained that the main purpose of the association is to provide relevant information and advocacy for Christian colleges and universities in Zambia.

Meanwhile, Ministry of Higher Education Permanent Secretary Kayula Siame expressed happiness with the increase in the number of government and private Universities and colleges in the country.

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