SSANU North-East Re-Elects Isa, Endorses Incumbent National President

SSANU North-East Re-Elects Isa, Endorses Incumbent National President

By: Kolo Gulani

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) of North-Eastern Zone, has endorsed the incumbent National President of the Union, Comr. Mohammed Haruna Ibrahim, as the next National President in the forthcoming National Delegates Conference.

The endorsement and re-election of Comr. Alh. Isa Audu was done today 28th October, 2024 during a Special Zonal Executive Council (ZEC) Meeting of the North-Eastern where Comr. Isa returned elected and unopposed as the SSANU Vice President (North-East) that took place at the Yobe State University

While declaring the meeting open, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Mala Mohammed Daura, said the struggle is positive as there are more to be done in the university systems in the country, assuring that Yobe State University will do everything possible to support SSANU and other sister unions for the development of the University.

Prof. Daura then described the National President as a revolutionary leader that revived the union in the recent years of his stewardship.

In his address, the National President of the Union, Comr. Mohammed Haruna Ibrahim said SSANU is doing everything humanly possible to restore the good image of the universities and foster educational development in the country.

The president said the recent declaration of the industrial action by the union is as a result of the negligence of the government towards Nigerian universities and education in general in the country.

In his acceptance speech, the Vice- President (North-East), Comr. Alh. Isa Audu describes his re-election by the delegates as a testament to their collective commitment to advancing the interest of the union and promoting the welfare of members.

Comr. Isa pledged to uphold the principles of transparency, accountability and inclusivity; foster constructive dialogue and collaboration with all stakeholders as well as prioritizing the needs and concerns of the SSANU members.
He then commended the union National President, Comr. Mohammed Haruna Ibrahim and other union leaders for guidance and vision have inspired him to strive for excellence.

In his vote of thanks, the Chairman of SSANU, Yobe State University Branch, Comr. Ibrahim Liman, appreciated both the university management and the leadership of the union for hosting the Special Zonal Executive Council (ZEC) of North-East in the university.

Awards for excellence were presented to the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Mala Mohammed Daura, Registrar, Dr. Kalli Yusuf Alkali Gazali, National President of SSANU, Comr. Mohammed Haruna Ibrahim, National Vice President SSANU North-East, Comr . Alh. Isa Audu, among others.

SSANU North-East Re-Elects Isa, Endorses Incumbent National President