The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the release of N2.3billion to the Universities for the settlement of lecturers’ salary and promotion arrears.
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa shared this update on Wednesday during a briefing on the ongoing discussions with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other unions in tertiary institutions.
The Minister also reiterated the government’s firm commitment to revitalizing Nigeria’s tertiary education sector through targeted fiscal measures, policy reforms, and continuous dialogue with university lecturers and other unions.
Dr. Alausa added that the Ministry of Finance and the OAGF are finalizing the release of third party non statutory deductions and pension remittances to NUPEMCO, expected to be completed soon.
He further disclosed that the Federal Government has approved the full mainstreaming of the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) into university staff salaries from 2026 to ensure timely and sustainable payments.
According to the Minister, funds in addition, have been released under the Needs Assessment of Nigerian Universities, with budgetary provisions made for its continuity.
Dr. Alausa further noted that the Yayale Ahmed Negotiating Committee would continue to serve as a bridge between the Federal Government and unions in the tertiary education sector.
