The Federal Government has released ₦2.3 billion to settle the salary and promotion arrears of university lecturers, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, confirmed on Wednesday.
Speaking on ongoing engagements with ASUU and other tertiary institution unions, Alausa said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to resolving all welfare and funding issues in a transparent, fair, and sustainable manner, according to Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press at the Federal Ministry of Education.
The funds, processed through the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, cover Batch 8 salary and promotion arrears.
Alausa noted that this move reflects the Tinubu Administration’s determination to clear inherited backlogs and enhance the welfare of both academic and non-academic staff in Nigerian universities.
He added: “A total of ₦2.311 billion, representing Batch 8 salary and promotion arrears, has been released through the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation to universities. Benefiting institutions should begin to receive payment alerts anytime from now.”
The ₦2.3 billion disbursement demonstrates the government’s commitment to addressing long-standing arrears in the tertiary education sector.