Prof. Chris Piwuna Emerges As New ASUU President
Posted 6 months ago at 1:08 pm on Thursday, May 15, 2025 by SchoolOverFlow
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has elected Prof. Chris Piwuna as its new national president during the 23rd National Delegates Congress held in Benin.
Who is Prof. Chris Piwuna?
Prof. Piwuna is a consultant psychiatrist at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital and currently serves as Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Jos. He succeeds Prof. Victor Osodeke of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
How the Election Happened:
- The election was contested between Prof. Chris Piwuna and Prof. Adamu Babayo (ATBU, Bauchi).
- Delegates from various branches participated, and Prof. Piwuna emerged winner.
What to Expect from His Leadership:
Prof. Piwuna takes over during a challenging period for Nigerian universities. Urgent issues include:
- Unresolved sharing formula for Earned Academic Allowances (EAA)
- Brain drain among lecturers
- Ongoing welfare concerns and poor working conditions
There are fears that unresolved issues could lead to another strike, and Prof. Piwunaโs leadership will be key to shaping ASUUโs next steps.
Who is Prof. Chris Piwuna?
Prof. Piwuna is a consultant psychiatrist at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital and currently serves as Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Jos. He succeeds Prof. Victor Osodeke of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
How the Election Happened:
- The election was contested between Prof. Chris Piwuna and Prof. Adamu Babayo (ATBU, Bauchi).
- Delegates from various branches participated, and Prof. Piwuna emerged winner.
What to Expect from His Leadership:
Prof. Piwuna takes over during a challenging period for Nigerian universities. Urgent issues include:
- Unresolved sharing formula for Earned Academic Allowances (EAA)
- Brain drain among lecturers
- Ongoing welfare concerns and poor working conditions
There are fears that unresolved issues could lead to another strike, and Prof. Piwunaโs leadership will be key to shaping ASUUโs next steps.
