Federal Government pays lecturers’ five-month allowance arrears
The Federal Government has released funds to settle five months of Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance owed to lecturers in federal universities. Dr Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, directed vice-chancellors to promptly disburse the payments to eligible academic staff. The move is part of the government’s commitment to implementing agreements with the Academic Staff Union of Universities. The payment aims to address long-standing complaints from lecturers about delayed welfare entitlements.
What we know
- A directive dated June 4, 2026 from Dr Tunji Alausa instructed vice-chancellors to clear all outstanding allowance payments.
- The funds were released in line with the provisions of the 2025 agreement signed between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities.
- Universities that previously paid the allowance from their own sources are expected to refund those amounts once they receive the government allocation.
- Dr Tunji Alausa emphasized strict compliance with financial regulations and proper documentation of all payments and reimbursements.
- The payment is intended to improve staff morale and maintain stability in public universities.
