The Department of Agricultural Extension and Community Development warmly congratulates Professor Rasel Madaha on his election as Deputy Chairperson of the Sokoine University of Agriculture Academic Staff Association (SUASA) for the term 2025–2027.
This appointment reflects Professor Madaha’s longstanding commitment to academic excellence, social responsibility, and institutional development. As outlined in the SUASA Constitution, the Deputy Chairperson serves as the principal assistant to the Chairperson and may be called upon to perform any of the Chairperson’s functions, including presiding over meetings and representing the Association in university organs. The role is central to SUASA’s mission of promoting academic freedom, intellectual growth, and the welfare of the university community.
Professor Madaha’s leadership will be instrumental in advancing SUASA’s objectives, which include fostering academic dialogue, supporting university functions, and enriching the cultural and social life of Sokoine University of Agriculture. His election by the Annual General Meeting—the Association’s supreme policy-making body—demonstrates the trust and respect he commands among his peers.
The department is confident that Professor Madaha will bring vision, integrity, and energy to this role. We wish him every success as he embarks on this important journey of service and representation.
Congratulations once again—your achievement is a source of pride for us all.