The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has elected Prof. Chris Piwuna, a consultant psychiatrist and Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Jos, as its new national president. Piwuna succeeds Prof. Victor Osodeke, who served since 2021. The election took place during ASUU’s 23rd National Delegates Congress held at the University of Benin. His victory has sparked cautious optimism among union members, with many hoping his leadership will address critical issues like unpaid salaries and university autonomy.
Piwuna’s emergence comes at a critical time as ASUU continues to engage with the federal government on issues such as funding, staff welfare, and university autonomy. His leadership is expected to steer the union through ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s higher education sector, and his tenure will be closely watched as he navigates these complex issues.
