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The joint workers union of Sokoto State University (SSU) have called on the state government to remove the institution’s Bursur who is due for retirement.
This is contained in a statement signed by Dr Bello Musa and Mr Isma’ila Bala, on behalf of the unions and issued to the newsmen in Sokoto.
Our Correspondent reports that unions comprised the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) of the instruction.
Musa said the group of workers have conducted peaceful protest to attract public attention over what they described as a breach of university autonomy by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Bello Yarima.
He alleged that the Vice Chancellor’s refusal to allow the University Bursar to retire undermined the institution’s autonomy inspite of the state government free hands on their activities.
According to the statement, the Bursar’s retirement became due in Oct. 2024, and the university law requires him to hand over to the most senior officer in the department pending the appointment of a substantive Bursar.
” Inspite of a letter from the Sokoto State Head of Service on Nov. 18, 2025, directing the Vice Chancellor to comply, he refused to implement the directive.
” The union executives had engaged the Vice Chancellor three times before embarking on the protest and issuance of this statement but no positive outcome was achieved,” Musa said.
The unions commended the Visitor to the University and Sokoto state governor, Dr Ahmad Aliyu, for his support and protection of the university’s autonomy.
When contacted, the Vice Chancellor he has no power on their demand because legitimate processes from the state government.
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