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Abdulazeez Abubakar
1 week ago
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FG begins implementation of renegotiated ASUU agreement
The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of key welfare components of its renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), reaffirming President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to the welfare of academic staff and the stability of Nigeria’s public university system.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, following an announcement by Maruf Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education.
According to the statement, the Federal Government has fulfilled its obligation to implement a 40 per cent increase in the Consolidated Academic Allowance (CAA) for ASUU members, with effect from January 1, 2026, in line with the agreement reached with the union.
The ministry said that some federal universities have already begun reflecting the approved increase in their salary payments.
To ensure uniform implementation across the country, the Ministry of Education said all federal universities are being formally notified to fully cascade the approved increment within their institutions and integrate it into their payroll structures so that all eligible academic staff benefit accordingly.
Alausa also issued a directive to Vice Chancellors of federal universities on the implementation of the Consolidated Tools Allowance (CATA), stressing the need for strict adherence to the approved framework.
He urged university managements to make judicious use of available resources to ensure the successful rollout of the allowance.
The Minister noted that payment of CATA has already been captured and circularised by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) and that its inclusion in the 2026 budget is part of a formal statutory process.
He further urged university authorities to take proactive steps to ensure prompt payment of the approved allowance in line with NSIWC guidelines, emphasising that timely implementation of both the CAA increase and CATA would strengthen the academic environment, boost staff morale, and enhance teaching, research, and learning outcomes across Nigerian universities.
The Federal Government reiterated its resolve to honour agreements reached with stakeholders in the education sector and pledged continued constructive engagement, transparency, industrial harmony, and sustained efforts to improve the quality of education in Nigeria.
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