The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) Chapter, has successfully conducted its long-awaited election to usher in new leadership.
The election, held on 10th July 2025, at the Main Campus in Kaduna, follows the expiration of the tenure of Dr. Peter Adamu, who now serves as the National Treasurer of ASUU.
The election process began with the accreditation of voters at 9:00 am and concluded a few minutes before 4:00 pm. Members of ASUU across various KASU campuses turned out en masse to participate in the democratic exercise.
The election was observed and supervised by Professor Abdulkadir Danbazu, Kano ASUU Zonal Coordinator.
Our reporter gathered that A total of eight (8) executive positions were up for election. Out of these, three (3) positions: Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Assistant Secretary were contested, while the remaining five (5) positions were unopposed.
The Newly Elected ASUU KASU Executive Members:
Chairman: Abubakar Abdullahi (Skippo), Vice Chairman: Adamu Mohammed Bashir, Assistant Secretary: Uwaisu Iliyasu.
Other elected members of the union’s executive council include; Financial Secretary: Sani Dari (Unopposed), Treasurer: Murtala Abdullahi (Unopposed), Welfare Secretary: Bala Reuben Gandu (Unopposed), Internal Auditor: Musa Umaru Gargati (Unopposed) while Investment Secretary: Mary Goje (Unopposed).
In his acceptance speech, the newly elected Chairman, Comrade Abubakar Abdullahi, expressed gratitude for the confidence reposed in him by the academic community.
He pledged to prioritise the welfare of staff members through meaningful reforms and the introduction of people-centered policies.
He reiterated his commitment to running an inclusive administration that fosters collaboration between staff and the university management, as well as relevant government bodies, to ensure better conditions for academic staff in KASU.
The new leadership is expected to build on the legacy of the previous administration and work tirelessly towards advancing the interests of the union and its members.
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