The Federal Government has released N2.3 billion to unions in the federal universities to clear the backlog of arrears.
The government also reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to revitalising the tertiary education sector through decisive fiscal interventions, policy reforms, and sustained dialogue with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other university-based unions.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday while providing updates on the government’s ongoing engagements with ASUU and other tertiary institution unions.
He stressed that President Bola Tinubu remained resolute in his determination to resolve all lingering welfare and funding challenges in a transparent, fair, and sustainable manner.
The minister said the released funds, processed through the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), underscored the Tinubu administration’s commitment to clearing inherited backlogs and improving the welfare of academic and non-academic staff in tertiary institutions.