In its efforts to implement the decisions reached recently during ASUU’s suspended two-week warning strike, the Federal Government has announced the disbursement of N2.31 billion to federal universities to clear outstanding arrears owed to academic and non-academic staff.
The federal government in a statement this Thursday 30/10/25 by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the funds were processed through the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation and that universities would begin to receive payments immediately.
The release endorsed by the Personal Assistant on Special Duties to the President, Kamorudeen Yusuf, made it clear that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to transparent, long-term reforms that would guarantee staff welfare and financial sustainability.
It also revealed that the Tinubu administration is also finalising the release of third-party deductions and pension remittances to Nigerian University Pension Management.
According to the release, Earned Academic Allowances (EAA) will be fully integrated into university salaries by 2026 to ensure prompt and predictable payments.
The statement further stated that funding for the Needs Assessment of Nigerian Universities project has also been sustained, while assuring that all engagements with ASUU and other unions are being conducted in good faith.
It stressed that agreements will remain within realistic budgetary limits to maintain stability in the education sector.
The move follows ASUU’s decision to suspend its two-week warning strike after renewed talks with the Federal Government.
