The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has called on the federal government to devise pragmatic means to put an end to the current state insecurity, poor power supply, infrastructure deficit and other challenges in the health, and education sectors.
Speaking at the 54th NEC meeting and award ceremony hosted by Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti Branch, SSANU National President, Comrade Muhamed Ibrahim condemned the wanton killings, kidnapping and destruction of property by bandits.
He emphasized the need for renewed efforts to strengthen national infrastructure, including reliable power supply and security to give Nigerian a better hope of survival.
Comrade Ibrahim affirmed that the troubling security situation, terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and communal violence have continued to have it’s negative tolls on education in the country as students and lecturers now live in fear.
On his own, SSANU EKSU Chairman, Comrade Azeez Temidayo Aguda, highlighted some of the successes recorded in the areas of staff welfare, promotion, and infrastructure development at EKSU, attributing the such feat to synergy between management and leadership of the Association.
Other union leaders, including ASUU, NAAT, and NASU, praised EKSU Vice Chancellor, Professor Joseph Ayodele, for prioritizing staff welfare and promised continued partnership with SSANU towards facilitating better welfare packages for University staff.
Declaring the meeting opening, EKSU Vice Chancellor, Professor Joseph Ayodele, acknowledged SSANU’s role in shaping policies and promoting staff welfare, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions in education.
The event featured award presentations to outstanding members, including EKSU Vice Chancellor, Registrar and NLC Chairman, Comrade Olusola Kolapo.
Over two hundred SSANU members across the country participated in the two days National Executive Council meeting.
