Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), University of Abuja branch is currently in crisis over alleged misuse of funds by its chairman, Mr. M Nurudeen Yusuf.
The alleged misappropriation is tearing the executive members of the association apart, as both Yusuf and the Treasurer of the association, Mr Precious Sokari, at the weekend, engaged in a war of words before other members of the body
Trouble brewed when Yusuf allegedly set up eleven-member committees without consultation with other members of the Executives.
A top member of the association, who pleaded anonymity, described the ugly situation as an absolute show of shame after it was reported that Yusuf had physically assaulted Sokari. He maintained that such violence is not expected of a leader saddled with the responsibilities of protecting staff.
Already, the University community has expressed deep concern over the chairman’s conduct, which not only undermines the principles of democratic leadership but also threatens the peace and stability of the institution’s industrial relations environment.
Members of the University community are calling on the management to take swift and decisive action in line with the University Act and relevant disciplinary frameworks. The Abuja branch of SSANU warned that the ugly event must not be swept under the rug; rather, appropriate sanctions should be taken to serve as a deterrent to others
It would be recalled that in May 2023, SSANU members had revolted and called for the Chairman’s removal after he was accused of facilitating the diversion of staff allowances under the guise of bringing more allowances to the Union.
