The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) chapter of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has commended the Vice-Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Prof. Daniel Nwachukwu, for empowering the union to achieve financial self-sufficiency.
The commendation came during a congratulatory visit by the union’s executive members to the Vice-Chancellor’s office. The delegation noted that a commercial initiative established with Prof. Nwachukwu’s support has become a vital source of internally generated revenue for the association.
Speaking on behalf of the union, UNN SSANU Chairman, Comrade Dr. Linus Akata, praised the Vice-Chancellor’s administrative competence and commitment to staff welfare.
“We are here not only to celebrate your well-deserved appointment but also to acknowledge a leader who invests in both people and infrastructure
“The commercial project you helped us establish is now yielding significant returns, enabling the union to meet its obligations to members without strain”, Comrade Akata said.
Comrade Akata expressed confidence that Prof. Nwachukwu would deploy the same innovation, vision, and resourcefulness at AE-FUNAI to position the university for global competitiveness.
In his response, Prof. Nwachukwu thanked the UNN SSANU executives for the visit, noting that his relationship with the union has always been built on mutual respect and a shared commitment to progress.
He explained that his support for the income-generating venture was driven by his conviction that labour unions should be self-sustaining and not depends solely on monthly dues.
“A financially stable union can focus more on constructive engagement than on perpetual industrial disputes,” the Vice-Chancellor said.
He restated his commitment to an open-door policy at AE-FUNAI, with priority given to staff welfare and a peaceful academic environment that supports teaching and research.
He further urged the UNN SSANU chapter to sustain its support for university administration while maintaining high professional standards.
The visit ended with the presentation of a congratulatory souvenir to the Vice-Chancellor by the union officials.
