FG Begins ASUU Salary And Allowance Payments

Academic Staff Union of Universities

The Federal Government has started implementing key welfare components of its renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, in a directive issued to Vice-Chancellors of federal universities on Monday, announced a 40 per cent increase in the Consolidated Academic Allowance (CAA) for ASUU members, effective from Jan. 1, 2026.

According to him, the latest development reaffirms President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the welfare of academic staff and the stability of the university system.

He then reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve to keep honouring agreements with education stakeholders.

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