Prof. Christopher Piuwna of University of Jos has taken over the baton of leadership from Emmanuel Osodeke as the President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
This was followed after the 419 delegates of the Union across the country elected a new set of national leaders.
The Vice President, Dr Christopher Piuwna emerged as the new president after polling a total of 219 votes against his rival, Adamu Babayo from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi State, who polled 118 votes.
The election was held during the Union’s five-day 23rd National Delegates Congress held at the University of Benin, Edo State.
Other officers elected included Dr. A. A. Sado, who emerged as the Vice President, having defeated Professor O. Sowande.
Prof. Sowande, who until now was the National Treasurer of the Union, lost the Vice President seat to Dr. Sado after polling 174 votes against 232 votes.
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