Comrade Ismail Hussaini of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and Comrade Jamilu Abubakar of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have won the Congregation Representative to Council election at the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil.
The election, conducted on Wednesday during the 17th Congregation of the university, saw both candidates — backed by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) — emerge victorious with 338 and 287 votes respectively, out of 482 valid ballots.
With the results, JAC — comprising SSANU, NASU, and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) — secured both available seats, marking what observers described as a landslide and historic win for the coalition.
The triumph is widely seen as a vote of confidence in JAC’s united front, credibility, and commitment to staff welfare and representation at ADUSTECH.
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Speaking shortly after the announcement, Comrade Hussaini, who also chairs JAC, expressed gratitude to staff for their overwhelming support.
“Though our tickets came through JAC, the thumbprints that led to this victory truly came from the entire University community. To receive 338 votes out of 482 is a resounding testament to the trust placed in us. We are deeply humbled,” he said.
Comrade Abubakar also thanked the university community, pledging to serve with humility, transparency, and inclusiveness. He assured that both representatives would work collaboratively with academic, technical, and administrative stakeholders to advance the institution’s development agenda.
Hussaini added that the victory was not just personal but institutional — a win for fairness, unity, and progress.
“We shall ensure that the voice of every staff member is heard at the Council table,” he stated.
Observers described the election as one of the most peaceful and participatory in the university’s history, reflecting ADUSTECH’s growing democratic culture and institutional cohesion.