The Federal Government has disbursed ₦50 billion in earned allowances to academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities, fulfilling a promise made by President Bola Tinubu.
Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, made the announcement through a statement issued on Wednesday, April 23, by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press at the Federal Ministry of Education.
Boriowo described the release as “yet another testament to Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to fundamentally transform Nigeria’s education sector.
“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.”
Quoting the minister, the statement added, “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.”
Alausa also conveyed President Tinubu’s gratitude to university staff for their continued support.
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“The President expresses heartfelt appreciation to both academic and non-academic unions for their sustained trust in his administration and for fostering an atmosphere of peace and cooperation across Nigeria’s federal institutions,” the statement read.
It noted that Nigeria is currently enjoying one of the longest periods of uninterrupted academic activity in recent history—a development credited to improved government-union relations.
President Tinubu, according to the minister, reiterated his commitment to keeping students in school, saying, “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—forever.”
The Ministry of Education also pledged continued collaboration with stakeholders to ensure Nigerian students receive globally competitive education.
Boriowo concluded that the development forms a key part of the Renewed Hope Agenda, reflecting the government’s intent to make the education sector a model for the continent.