Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe has instructed students residing in Lumumba Hall of residence to immediately vacate and pave way for its renovation.
ln a letter dated September, 12th 2022 by the Vice Chancellor addressed to the dean of students, Prof. Nawangwe said all government sponsored students currently staying in the said hall should seek refugee in other halls to allow renovation works commence.
“The purpose of this letter is to communicate to you the management’s decision and guide as follows; Lumumba hall should be closed with immediate effect to pave the way for renovation. Government-sponsored continuing students currently accommodated in Lumumba Hall should be relocated to the other halls of residence,” Nawangwe’s letter reads in part.
“By copy of this letter, the chief security officer is requested to secure vacant possession of Lumumba Hall to pave way for smooth handover of the premises to the contractor,’’ it adds.
Nawangwe explained the decision was taken in a meeting with the University Management Committee. He said the management proposed the renovation of all halls of residence starting with Lumumba which is currently in a more dysfunctional state.