ASUU leadership changes baton in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka; "Dr takes over from Prof"

New Chairman, ASUU, UNIZIK Chapter

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Chapter on Wednesday, elected new executive members to steer the affairs of the union for the next two years.

Announcing the result of the election, which held simultaneously at the University’s campuses in Awka and Nnewi, Associate Professor Ebenezer Mbaekwe, Chairman of the Electoral Committee, declared Dr Dennis Aribodor of the Department of Parastology and Entomology as the new Chairperson of the union.

Ikechukwu Okoli of the Department of Applied Microbiology/Brewing was elected as the Secretary General, while Innocent Igwilo of Applied Biochemistry Department was elected Internal Auditor.

Other members of the union, who were also elected into the new executive committee are- Gideon Emeahara, Financial Secretary; Toochukwu Okafor, Welfare Secretary; Collins Okafor, Investment Secretary; Charles Nweke, Treasurer and Dr Bonaventure Uzoh, Assistant Secretary.

In an acceptance speech, the new chairman of the Union, Dr Aribodor said:

“The shoe they (outgoing Executives led by Prof Ike Odumegwu) are leaving is too large, but we will count on the support of God and members of the congress to move the union to another level. Our administration will work on principles and laid down rules.

“We extend hands of friendship to the varsity management and other stakeholders to move the university forward. Apart from promoting smooth learning, we will continue to ensure that the welfare of the union’s members is fought for”.

Avoid Strike ooo... lol