The Federal Government has disbursed funds to clear outstanding salaries owed to members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities (NASU) and to pay benefits to retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme.
In a statement released on Saturday, Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), confirmed that payments to NASU members are already underway, with numerous staff members reporting receipt.
The statement read, “The Federal Government has released funds for payment of withheld salary of Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities.
“According to the OAGF, the Federal Government has also released funds for payment of benefits to retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme Sector.
“The OAGF said payments to the Non-Academic Staff of Federal Universities had commenced and many have confirmed receipt.”
The OAGF reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare of Nigerian workers and retirees.
Earlier this week, the Joint Action Committee of SSANU and NASU declared an indefinite strike in response to four months of withheld salaries, which has since disrupted activities across the nation’s universities.
In a previous interview, SSANU’s National President, Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim, disclosed that university officials, including vice-chancellors, bursars, and registrars, had also gone unpaid for four months. He reiterated that universities would remain shut until all outstanding payments are resolved
