Malam Abdulrahaman Adamu the current head of department of political science Federal University Gusau has emerged as the new Chairman of Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU).
His election followed an emergency congress meeting of the union held on Thursday, where the former executives led by Dr. Nasir Garba Anka were dissolved as a result of the expiration of their tenure.
Others elected include Shehu Adaramaja from the department of education foundation as the vice Chairman and Dr. Aminu Lawal Chafe of Chemistry department who was returned elected as the Secretary of the union.
During the congress, Mal. Abdullahi Abdulrauf of department of public administration was returned as Assistant Secretary of the union, Dr. Salisu Muhammad of the department of Mathematics was also elected as Financial Secretary while Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi Kanoma was elected as the new treasurer of the union.
Others include Dr. Bello Muhammad Janbako from department of Arabic who was returned as the union welfare officer, Dr. Bashir Bello from the department of sociology elected as investment secretary while Dr. Precious Eze was elected as the new auditor.
The new Chairman promised to run a vibrant union capable of bringing unique opportunities for the members