The federal government of Nigeria has released N50 billion to academic and non-academic unions in federal universities to settle outstanding earned allowances.
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, made this known in a statement released on Wednesday by the ministry’s spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo.
Dr. Alausa stated that the payment fulfils President Bola Tinubu’s pledge to address long-standing issues in the education sector.
According to the statement, the disbursement “stands as yet another testament to Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to fundamentally transform Nigeria’s education sector,” aiming to shift the country from a resource-dependent economy to one driven by knowledge and innovation 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.
“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.”
University unions have frequently clashed with past administrations over the non-payment of earned allowances and other unmet demands.
In the 2025 national budget, the federal government allocated N3.52 trillion to the education sector, representing 7.3 per cent of the total N54.99 trillion budget.
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