02/12/2025
Chewadin Phiri served as the Union President of Solwezi College of Nursing from 2016 to 2017, where he led with dedication, vision, and a deep passion for student welfare and academic excellence.
Was a proud nursing student, Mr. Phiri had distinguished himself through active participation in both academic and extracurricular activities, demonstrating a strong commitment to leadership, advocacy, and service. His journey at Solwezi College of Nursing had been marked by resilience, hard work, and a determination to create a supportive environment for all students.
As Union President, Mr. Phiri was responsible for representing the student body, fostering unity, and ensuring that the voices of all students are heard at administrative and national levels. His leadership had focused on promoting academic advancement, safeguarding student rights, improving campus life, and encouraging collaboration among students, staff, and management.
In his time, he commenced the process of drafting a union constitution, and during his time, Seniority was a key amongest the students and an order of the day.
Beyond the union, Mr. Phiri was passionate about healthcare and envisions a nursing career that goes beyond clinical practical, contributing to health policy, community empowerment, and the upliftment of vulnerable populations.
Guided by the values of integrity, service, and excellence, Mr. Phiri remains committed to being a role model for nurses and students, an advocate for positive change, and a bridge between the student body and the wider community.
We remember his Seniority, one time 2015 intake debated against the 2017 intake of which the junior intake won but because Seniority was the key fostering the college. The seniors were declared winners.
His intake had produced 99% pass rate
