Federal Authorities’s dialogue with the Tutorial Workers Union of Universities (ASUU) has deepened, with the discharge of N2.3 billion to universities throughout the nation as a part of efforts to handle lingering welfare considerations and restore stability within the tertiary training sector.
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, introduced that the N2.311 billion represented Batch 8 wage and promotion arrears for college workers.
This was contained in a press assertion issued by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations of the Ministry of Schooling in Abuja, on Wednesday.
Dr Alausa mentioned the disbursement, processed via the Workplace of the Accountant-Basic of the Federation (OAGF), mirrored President Bola Tinubu’s resolve to clear inherited backlogs and strengthen workers morale throughout tertiary establishments.
“A complete of N2.311 billion, representing Batch 8 wage and promotion arrears, has been launched via the Workplace of the Accountant-Basic of the Federation to universities.
“Benefiting establishments ought to start to obtain cost alerts anytime from now,” he said.
He additionally revealed that the federal government, via the Ministry of Finance and the OAGF, was finalising the discharge of third-party non-statutory deductions and pension remittances to NUPEMCO, that are anticipated to be accomplished within the coming days.
Dr. Alausa disclosed that the Federal Authorities has additionally accredited the total mainstreaming of the Earned Tutorial Allowance (EAA) into college workers salaries starting from 2026.
In line with him, this determination will guarantee immediate, predictable, and sustainable cost of allowances, eliminating the irregularities that characterised earlier preparations.
“As well as, funds have been launched below the Wants Evaluation of Nigerian Universities, with corresponding budgetary provisions made to maintain the initiative.”
The Minister famous that these steps underscore the Tinubu Administration’s willpower to revitalise the college system and tackle welfare challenges which have continued for years.
“Inside the final twenty-six months, the Federal Authorities has paid a good portion of excellent obligations whereas sustaining open communication with all educational and non-academic unions of tertiary establishments,” he mentioned.
The Minister additional burdened that each one engagements with university-based unions are being performed in good religion, whereas the federal government stays dedicated to enhancing workers welfare, it is going to solely enter into agreements which might be sensible and financially sustainable.
He added that the Yayale Ahmed Negotiating Committee continues to behave as a bridge between the Federal Authorities and tertiary establishment unions, making certain that welfare-related points are addressed via sincere and mutually respectful dialogue. “Negotiations are being performed sincerely, mutually, and respectfully,” he assured.
Reiterating the federal government’s dedication to fiscal self-discipline, Dr. Alausa mentioned the federal government precedence is to make sure that all issues are addressed responsibly and in the very best curiosity of our training system.
He counseled President Tinubu for his steadfast dedication to the training sector, noting that challenges that had lingered for many years are actually being confronted decisively.
The Minister expressed optimism that the present wave of reforms and {financial} interventions would result in lasting industrial concord, restore confidence in Nigeria’s tertiary training system, and strengthen institutional capability for nationwide growth.
