FG Clears Five Months Allowance Arrears for Lecturers

The Federal Government of Nigeria has released funds to clear five months of accumulated allowance arrears for lecturers at federal universities. Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, instructed vice chancellors to ensure the prompt disbursement of these funds to eligible academic staff.

This directive, communicated in a letter dated June 4, 2026, is part of the government's commitment to implement the 2025 agreement reached with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The funds are intended to support lecturers' professional activities, including research and teaching.

The release of these funds is seen as a crucial step in addressing long-standing complaints regarding delayed payments and improving lecturers' welfare. The government emphasized the importance of adhering to financial regulations and maintaining proper documentation for these payments.

This initiative is expected to bring relief to thousands of lecturers and is part of ongoing efforts to stabilize public universities and prevent industrial disputes that disrupt academic activities.