Corruption brings poverty – Namwandi
Former education minister and International University of Management (IUM) founder David Namwandi says corruption results in poverty and disunity, and also stifles development.
Namwandi made this remark on Tuesday during the official opening of the IUM Nkurenkuru campus academic year, where he told those in attendance that indulging in corrupt activities has severe consequences that affect a nation. A student leader who spoke before him claimed that IUM students at Nkurenkuru are discriminated against based on their political affiliation, something Namwandi said should not be condoned.
“IUM is not a political institution; I don't want to hear anyone say you belong to this party or you are not from my party.
“This is not the platform. This is a platform to transform Namibia so that one day, together as a family, we achieve the status of a developed nation,” Namwandi said.
“We will never achieve the status of a developed nation if we are divided. You will never achieve the status of a developed nation if you are corrupt because corruption brings poverty and disunity.”
Namwandi was also upset when the campus director, Naftal Ngalangi, informed him that a number of students abuse alcohol and other substances. Namwandi said such students bring the name of the institution into disrepute.
“If you go out there and smoke and drink excessively, it means that the reputation of our institution is not engraved onto our hearts. In fact, people will say 'this IUM again',” Namwandi said.
However, the IUM founder was also quick to boast about the impact their nursing graduates are making.
Namwandi said all the nurses who graduated in 2018 were employed in the health sector, and that shows that the institution does not compromise on quality.
“All our students who graduated in 2018 as nurses are all employed. In fact, while our students are still studying, they are already grabbed. For that, we are thankful for our students who go out there to outshine others,” he said.
Namwandi also warned students against plagiarism, pointing out that it is a crime punishable by law.
The Nkurenkuru campus has registered a total of 989 students, while the combined number of students at all four IUM campuses amounts to 12 000.
KENYA KAMBOWE
Namwandi made this remark on Tuesday during the official opening of the IUM Nkurenkuru campus academic year, where he told those in attendance that indulging in corrupt activities has severe consequences that affect a nation. A student leader who spoke before him claimed that IUM students at Nkurenkuru are discriminated against based on their political affiliation, something Namwandi said should not be condoned.
“IUM is not a political institution; I don't want to hear anyone say you belong to this party or you are not from my party.
“This is not the platform. This is a platform to transform Namibia so that one day, together as a family, we achieve the status of a developed nation,” Namwandi said.
“We will never achieve the status of a developed nation if we are divided. You will never achieve the status of a developed nation if you are corrupt because corruption brings poverty and disunity.”
Namwandi was also upset when the campus director, Naftal Ngalangi, informed him that a number of students abuse alcohol and other substances. Namwandi said such students bring the name of the institution into disrepute.
“If you go out there and smoke and drink excessively, it means that the reputation of our institution is not engraved onto our hearts. In fact, people will say 'this IUM again',” Namwandi said.
However, the IUM founder was also quick to boast about the impact their nursing graduates are making.
Namwandi said all the nurses who graduated in 2018 were employed in the health sector, and that shows that the institution does not compromise on quality.
“All our students who graduated in 2018 as nurses are all employed. In fact, while our students are still studying, they are already grabbed. For that, we are thankful for our students who go out there to outshine others,” he said.
Namwandi also warned students against plagiarism, pointing out that it is a crime punishable by law.
The Nkurenkuru campus has registered a total of 989 students, while the combined number of students at all four IUM campuses amounts to 12 000.
KENYA KAMBOWE
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