CBU honours Power Tools owner with PhD

DEGREES which are bestowed on graduands must be used to make a significant contribution to uplifting the welfare of the communities, Power Tools Proprietor Mbachi Nkwazi has said.

He said degrees were keys to many doors and it was important that they were used to contribute to the improvement of people’s lives and inspire others, especially the young students pursuing various programmes.

He was speaking yesterday when the Copperbelt University (CBU) bestowed him with a honorary doctorate during the 29th graduation ceremony held at Levy Mwanawasa stadium in Ndola

“I genuinely believe that the degrees that have been bestowed on us today are key to so many doors . I also believe that with these keys, we can make a significant contribution to uplifting the welfare of our communities make young students see fresh hope

“The Honorary Doctorate you have bestowed on me has just given me another opportunity to continue my association and contribution to the CBU, now as an Alumnus. I am truly honoured, humbled and grateful as I accept this award of Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration of the CBU,’’ Dr Nkwazi said

Dr Nkwazi said he was happy to be associated with the CBU for his humble efforts to the institution which has resulted in such an honor and recognition

He thanked the Vice Chancellor and staff at CBU for taking time to look around and recognize his humble contribution to the university, business and the community at large.

“I thank you for seeing value in my contribution, more especially in the transport sector. I have long admired the excellent work carried by CBU and its outstanding growth and development from the days of Zambia Institute of Technology (ZIT)) to University of Zambia -Ndola campus(UNZANDO) to the CBU