The Federal Government has allocated funds to address the outstanding salaries owed to members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities and to pay benefits to retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme.
In a statement released on Saturday by Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, it was confirmed that payments to NASU members have begun, with many individuals already reporting receipt of their funds.
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The statement read, “The Federal Government has released funds for payment of withheld salary of Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities.
“According to the OAGF, the Federal Government has also released funds for payment of benefits to retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme Sector.
“The OAGF said payments to the Non-Academic Staff of Federal Universities had commenced and many have confirmed receipt.”
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has reiterated the Federal Government’s dedication to the welfare of Nigerian workers and retirees.
On Monday, the Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) initiated an indefinite strike due to four months of unpaid salaries.
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