MEMBERS of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, at their conference in Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, Zaria, have elected Comrade Samson Ugwoke as their new president.

He now succeeds Comrade Promise Adewusi, one of the three deputy presidents of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, after concluding his second term in office.

The new president who defeated three other contestants got a total of 197 votes to beat Sydney C. Enyindah, with 9, Dr. Citizen Ini Ekpo, with 40 votes and Nnabuihe John, who scored 6 votes, to emerge winner.

For the post of National Deputy President, Comrade Bankole Emmanuel Abimbola emerged winner with 213 votes, beating Comrade Sokoh Glory, who scored 102.

Comrade Omeje Chike Peter emerged as National Vice- President (East) with 201 votes, as he defeated Alex Amuzie 23 votes and Nwagwu Oliver Chijioke with 101 votes.

National Vice-President (West), Jimoh Alfred Ilesanmi  scored 214 votes to emerge  winner and Adefolalu Oriwaye Joseph scored 107 votes.

Other national officials who emerged unopposed are: Ojo kayode temitope, National Treasurer, Ibrahim Bello, National Trustee, Alfa Solomon National vice president (North), Ahile Tavershima Timothy, National Financial Secretary.

Others are: Ekanem Ekanem Asuquo, National Internal Auditor, N.A.D. Aboribo, National Public Relations Officer, Nkwede Joseph, National Ex-officio and Barr. Kabiru Hadiza Dije, 1National women leader.

Comrade Ugwoke described his election as divined, saying, “my election is God’s doing. It was a hotly contested election, the people has spoken. My presidency was a divine project. As you can see, it was a land slide victory. What SSANU is looking for is who will deliver, not from where you come from.”