The Federal Government has released funds for the payment of withheld salaries to members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities (NASU), addressing long-standing arrears that have contributed to strike actions. The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) confirmed this in a statement by Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations, who said, “Payments have commenced, with numerous NASU members confirming receipt of their salaries.”
Additionally, the government allocated funds to cover retirement benefits under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme Sector (NUPCPS). Mokwa noted that this allocation reflects the government’s “ongoing efforts to ensure prompt financial support for public sector workers and pensioners,” and aims to alleviate financial stress for retirees.
This development forms part of broader measures aimed at stabilizing Nigeria’s higher education system by resolving financial grievances within the sector. The OAGF reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare of university staff and retirees, adding that “the Federal Government remains committed to efficiently catering to the welfare of Nigerian workers and retirees,” the statement ended.
