The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) has reaffirmed its solidarity with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for its unwavering commitment to justice in Nigeria and beyond.
The First Secretary of the Sahrawi Republic, Mr Hamahu-Allah Mohamed spoke at the 23rd National Delegates Conference of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) held at the University of Benin on May 9, 2025. He extended warm and revolutionary greetings of the government and people of Sahrawi Republic to ASUU, hailing the union as a beacon of intellectual leadership and champion of justice.
The SADR representative commended ASUU’s historic role in supporting the Sahrawi people’s struggle for self-determination and freedom, particularly through initiatives like the Nigerian Movement for the Liberation of Western Sahara (NMLWS).
“Your intellectual leadership has amplified the voices of the Sahrawi people in their fight to reclaim their homeland from colonial occupation,” the message read.
The goodwill message stressed ASUU’s unwavering commitment to education as a tool for liberation, noting that the union’s principled solidarity with the oppressed aligns perfectly with the Sahrawi people’s struggle.
“Your actions, whether through scholarships for Sahrawi students, visits to our refugee camps, or relentless advocacy, have proven that academia is not confined to lecture halls but is a dynamic force for global justice,” the message emphasized.
The SADR representative drew attention to the plight of the Sahrawi people, who remain denied of their fundamental right to independence due to Morocco’s illegal occupation of Western Sahara, backed by global powers prioritizing profit over justice. “Today, Western Sahara remains the last colony in Africa,” the message stated, underscoring the need for continued solidarity and support.
The message urged ASUU to keep the flame of solidarity alive, calling on the union to amplify the Sahrawi voice, engage in intellectual partnership, and exert relentless pressure to enforce the long-overdue decolonization of Western Sahara.
“We do not ask for charity, we seek amplification of our voice, intellectual partnership, and relentless pressure to enforce the long-overdue decolonization of Western Sahara,” the SADR representative emphasized.
“We look forward to engaging with ASUU leadership to deepen our collaboration in the pursuit of a free, united, and truly liberated Africa,” the First Secretary stated.
The goodwill message concluded with a rallying cry, emphasizing the importance of collective action and solidarity in achieving freedom and justice. “With patience and struggle, victory is certain,” The occasion served as a testament to the strong bonds between the Sahrawi people and ASUU, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to a shared vision of a liberated Africa.
As the conference came to a close, the message resonated with delegates, inspiring continued solidarity and action in support of the Sahrawi people’s struggle for self-determination and freedom.
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