BREAKING: FG Releases ₦2.3bn to Pay Lecturers’ Arrears, Pledges Reforms!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
The Federal Government has disbursed ₦2.3 billion to settle outstanding salary and promotion arrears owed to university lecturers, in what it described as a step toward stabilising the higher education sector.
What We Know:
- The payment covers backlog entitlements from 2021–2023 for staff in federal universities.
- Education Minister Tahir Mamman said the funds were released following verification and vetting by IPPIS and the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission.
- FG also pledged reforms in university funding and staff welfare to prevent future strikes.
Quote:
“This is not just a payment; it’s a commitment to fix systemic issues in our universities.”
— Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education
Why It Matters:
- May ease tensions with ASUU and other academic unions ahead of planned industrial actions.
- Signals renewed government attention to funding shortfalls in tertiary institutions.
- Could boost morale among lecturers and staff, improving teaching and research outputs.
What to Watch:
- ASUU and SSANU response to the arrears clearance.
- Timeline and details of the promised reforms.
- – Whether state universities follow suit or demand similar interventions.
Sources:
- Federal Ministry of Education Brief – Oct. 29, 2025
- Office of the Accountant General of the Federation
- ASUU National Secretariat Reaction (awaited)
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