Minister: FG Has Allocated ₦50 Billion to ASUU and Others to Settle Earned Allowances.

In order to address the concerns regarding earned allowances, the Federal Government has allocated ₦50 billion to the academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities (ASUU/NASUU). This information was revealed in a statement released on Wednesday by Folasade Boriowo, the Director of Press at the Federal Ministry of Education, on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa. The minister emphasized that this intervention transcends mere financial assistance; it embodies the President’s confidence in the potential of Nigerian youth and the essential contributions of academic and non-academic staff in their development. Furthermore, it signifies the administration’s determined effort to shift the nation from a resource-dependent economy to one driven by knowledge, through strategic investments in education, infrastructure, and human capital. By focusing on their welfare, we are establishing a foundation for a future where every Nigerian child has access to high-quality and globally competitive education. It is also noteworthy that the country is currently witnessing one of the longest uninterrupted academic sessions in recent history, a success attributed to the collaborative understanding and commitment between the government and the university community. The full statement reads: PROMISE KEPT, HOPE REFRESHED: FG RELEASES ₦50 BILLION TO VARSITY UNIONS AS TINUBU REAFFIRMS EDUCATION PRIORITY. The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has announced the release of ₦50 billion by the Federal Government to the academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities for the settlement of earned allowances, fulfilling a promise made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This significant development serves as further evidence of President Tinubu’s steadfast dedication to fundamentally reforming Nigeria’s education sector. It illustrates the administration’s strong commitment to transitioning the nation from a resource-based economy to a knowledge-based one through strategic investments in education and infrastructure. The Honourable Minister stated, 'This initiative transcends a mere financial exchange; it embodies our President’s conviction in the potential of Nigerian youth and the essential contributions of both academic and non-academic staff in their development. By emphasizing their well-being, we are establishing a groundwork for a future where every Nigerian child is afforded a high-quality and globally competitive education.' The Minister conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s sincere gratitude to the academic and non-academic unions for their ongoing confidence in his administration and for promoting a climate of peace and collaboration within Nigeria’s federal institutions. It is noteworthy that the nation is currently witnessing one of the longest continuous academic sessions in recent history, a success attributed to the mutual understanding and collective dedication between the government and the university community. The President reaffirmed, 'The youth represent the essence of our nation. Their future is of utmost importance to me and my administration. Ensuring our children remain in school is non-negotiable. I am committed to making strikes in our institutions a relic of the past—permanently.' The Honourable Ministry of Education has also committed to ongoing collaboration with all stakeholders throughout the education value chain to guarantee that every Nigerian child has access to quality education that meets global standards. This declaration signifies a crucial advancement in the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda and underscores the Federal Government’s resolve to transform the Nigerian education sector into a leading example for Africa and the world. Boriowo Folasade Director, Press & Public Relations Federal Ministry of Education