The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has congratulated Chris Piwuna, on his emergence as the new President of its sister union, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

In a statement on Tuesday, National President of CONUA, Comrade Niyi Sunmonu, noted that CONUA believes in principled engagement, constructive dialogue, and the pursuit of academic excellence in an atmosphere of mutual respect in the Nigerian University System (NUS).

He said, “This moment marks a new chapter in the leadership of Nigerian academic unions, and we acknowledge the significance of democratic transition and continuity in advocacy.

“While our philosophies and approaches to unionism differ, we recognize the importance of respectful co-existence, civility in discourse, and commitment to the welfare of university
staff and the advancement of education in Nigeria.

“We wish Prof. Piwuna and his team a tenure marked by wisdom, fairness, and impactful
contribution to the university system. At CONUA, we remain steadfast in our vision of a
progressive, inclusive, and disruption-free academic environment.”