Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, announced on Wednesday that the Federal Government has released N50 billion to the academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities to settle earned allowances, fulfilling a promise made by President Bola Tinubu.
This information was conveyed in a statement titled “FG Releases N50bn Earned Allowances to Varsity Unions, Tinubu Reaffirms Education Priority,” issued by Folasade Boriowo, the Director of Press at the Federal Ministry of Education.
Boriowo stated that this action “stands as yet another testament to Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to fundamentally transform Nigeria’s education sector.
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It reflects the administration’s bold resolve to transition the nation from a resource-based to a knowledge-based economy through strategic investments in education, infrastructure, and human capital.”
According to the Minister, “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. By prioritising their welfare, we are laying the foundation for a future where every Nigerian child receives highly qualitative and globally competitive education.”
The Minister conveyed President Tinubu’s sincere gratitude to both academic and non-academic unions for their continued trust in his administration and for promoting a peaceful and cooperative environment across Nigeria’s federal institutions.
“Notably, the country is currently experiencing one of the longest uninterrupted academic sessions in recent history—a feat attributed to the mutual understanding and shared commitment between the government and the university community,” the statement added.
President Tinubu reiterated, “The youth are the heartbeat of our country. Their future is extremely important to me and my administration. Keeping our children in school is not negotiable. It is my commitment that strikes in our institutions will soon become a thing of the past.”
It’s worth noting that university-based academic unions have had long-standing disputes with previous administrations over the non-payment of earned allowances, among other demands.
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