UJAA President Commends Prof Piwuna's ASUU Presidency

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Dr. Gad Shamaki, the national president of the University of Jos Alumni Association (UJAA) Worldwide, has commended Prof Christopher Piwuna's election as president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Shamaki believes Prof Piwuna's unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and consistent advocacy for academic excellence and staff welfare have earned him this prestigious recognition. He credits Prof Piwuna's ability to provide stability as Dean of students affairs at UNIJOS, particularly in managing elections without crises, as a key factor in his election as ASUU president. Shamaki expresses his expectation that Prof Piwuna will prioritize the interests of ASUU members and students, and push for improved quality education, research, and facilities in Nigerian universities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Prof Christopher Piwuna's election as ASUU president is considered a well-deserved victory, according to Dr. Gad Shamaki, national president of UJAA Worldwide.
  • Prof Piwuna's unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and consistent advocacy for academic excellence and staff welfare have earned him the recognition.
  • As Dean of students affairs at UNIJOS, Prof Piwuna provided stability for over 35 years and facilitated the emergence of a female student union president without crises.
  • His election as ASUU president was not a surprise, given his experience as deputy president of ASUU beforehand.
  • UJAA national president worldwide expects Prof Piwuna to prioritize the interests of ASUU members and students.
  • Prof Piwuna plans to push for improved quality education, research, and facilities in Nigerian universities.
  • The ASUU national delegates conference was held in Benin City, Edo State.

Statistics:

  • Prof Piwuna has been involved in academic leadership for over 35 years.
  • He managed to facilitate the emergence of the first female student union president at UNIJOS under his tenure as dean of students affairs.
  • ASUU's national delegates conference was held in Benin City, Edo State.

Sources:

  • Correspondence with Dr. Gad Shamaki, national president of University of Jos Alumni Association (UJAA) Worldwide.