Tinubu Ends 17-Year Allowance Stalemate for Education Workers

On October 14, 2026, the federal government unveiled new agreements concerning staff welfare allowances for academic and non-academic workers in tertiary institutions. Minister of Education Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa announced this in Abuja, emphasizing the government's commitment to improving working conditions and ensuring uninterrupted academic calendars.

During the ceremony, signed agreements were presented to representatives of various staff unions, including the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, and others. A union leader noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had broken a 17-year-old jinx regarding staff allowances.

Alausa described the agreements as a milestone in addressing longstanding welfare concerns and strengthening trust between the government and organized labor. He highlighted the importance of these agreements in preventing disruptions to academic activities and ensuring students can complete their studies without unnecessary delays.