National Council for Student Unions

The united voice of Zambian students.

Representing students from higher learning institutions across all 10 provinces — from policy rooms to campus grounds.

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10Provinces
50+Member Institutions
2026Presidential Engagement
JCIZambia Partnership
Our Mandate

Advocating for students. Shaping the nation.

The National Council for Student Unions (NACOSU) is the apex student organisation of Zambia. We represent students from all higher learning institutions.

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Student Welfare

Advocating for free education, meal allowances, sanitary pad distribution, and campus safety across all member institutions.

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Policy Advocacy

Pushing for constitutional reform, legal entrenchment of education rights, and stronger youth representation.

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Leadership & Enterprise

Equipping students with entrepreneurial and leadership skills through strategic partnerships including JCI Zambia.

Leadership

Faces of the movement.

Elected leaders driving NACOSU's national agenda — accountable, accessible, and student-focused.

Michelo Chizombe MC
Michelo Chizombe
Chairperson
Lloyd Nsonge LN
Lloyd Nsonge
Vice Chairperson
Vincent Sakala VS
Vincent Sakala
Secretary General
Blossom Mwanza BM
Blossom Mwanza
Women's League Rep
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Latest Statements

From the newsroom.

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March 2026

NACOSU Praises Government for Student Support Initiatives

Commending progress on free education, meal allowances, and sanitary pad distribution.

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March 2026

NACOSU Invites President Hichilema to Lusaka Meet-and-Greet

Extending an invitation for direct engagement on issues affecting higher education.

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February 2026

JCI Zambia and NACOSU Sign MoU to Empower Students

A landmark partnership to equip students with entrepreneurial and leadership skills.

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Collaborate with the national student body of Zambia on programmes that empower students and strengthen higher education.

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