The Federal Government has released a sum of ₦50 billion to the Academic and Non-Academic Staff Unions of federal universities for the settlement of earned allowances as promised by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, who announced the release of the fund in a statement issued by the Director, Press and Public Relations of the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, said the intervention was not just a financial transaction but a reaffirmation of the President’s belief in the capacity of Nigerian youth and the invaluable role that Academic and Non-Academic staff play in nurturing them.

He added that by prioritizing the welfare of Unions, the administration is laying the foundation for a future where every Nigerian child receives highly qualitative and globally competitive education.The Minister expressed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s heartfelt appreciation to both academic and non-academic unions for their sustained trust in his administration and for fostering an atmosphere of peace and cooperation across Nigeria’s federal institutions.

The Honourable Ministry of Education has also pledged to continue working collaboratively with all stakeholders across the education value chain to ensure that every Nigerian child has access to quality education, comparable to global standards. This announcement marks a significant step in the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda and reinforces the Federal Government’s determination to make the Nigerian education sector a shining model for Africa and the world.