Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced
the release of ?50 billion by the Federal Government to the academic and
non-academic staff unions of federal universities.
This is contained in a statement made available to
newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday by Director Press, Federal Ministry of Education,
Folasade Boriowo.
Alausa said that the money was for settlement of
earned allowances, as promised by President Bola Tinubu.
According to him, this ‘landmark development’ stands
as yet another testament to Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to fundamentally
transform Nigeria’s education sector.
“It reflects the administration’s bold resolve to
transition the nation from a resource-based to a knowledge-based economy
through strategic investments in education, infrastructure and human capital.
“This intervention is not just a financial
transaction, it is a reaffirmation of our president’s belief in the capacity of
Nigerian youths and the invaluable role that academic and non-academic staff
play in nurturing them.
“By prioritising their welfare, we are laying the
foundation for a future where every Nigerian child receives highly qualitative
and globally competitive education,” he said.
The minister expressed the president’s heartfelt
appreciation to both academic and non-academic unions for their sustained trust
in his administration and for fostering an atmosphere of peace and cooperation
across the country’s federal institutions.
“Notably, the country is currently experiencing one of
the longest uninterrupted academic sessions in recent history.
“This is a feat attributed to the mutual understanding
and shared commitment between the government and the university community,” he
said.
Alausa pledged to continue working collaboratively
with all stakeholders across the education value chain to ensure that every
Nigerian child had access to quality education comparable to global
standards.
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