The Federal Government has released N50 billion to the academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities for the payment of earned allowances.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, made this known on Wednesday in a statement issued by the Director of Press at the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo.
The release of funds follows a promise made by President Bola Tinubu and is part of efforts to address long-standing demands by university unions.
According to the statement, the disbursement reaffirms the administration’s commitment to prioritising education and supporting the transition from a resource-based to a knowledge-driven economy through investments in education, infrastructure, and human capital.
“This intervention is not just a financial transaction—it is a reaffirmation of our President’s belief in the capacity of Nigerian youth and the invaluable role that academic and non-academic staff play in nurturing them,” the Minister said.
