The Federal Government has approved ₦2.3 billion to settle salary and promotion arrears

The Federal Government has approved ₦2.3 billion to settle salary and promotion arrears 

According to Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations, Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa confirmed that the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) facilitated the disbursement process.

Dr. Alausa further disclosed that the Ministry of Finance and the OAGF are in the final stages of releasing third party non statutory deductions and pension remittances to NUPEMCO, which are expected to be completed soon.

He also announced that the Federal Government has approved the full integration of the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) into university staff salaries starting 2026, to ensure timely and sustainable payments.