The Federal Government of Nigeria has released eight months’ arrears of the Consolidated Non‑Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance to non‑academic workers across the country’s universities and other tertiary institutions, according to a report by Punch Nigeria.
The Consolidated Non‑Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance is a regular payment intended to supplement the salaries of staff who perform essential support functions—such as administration, maintenance, and security—within Nigeria’s higher‑education system.
The disbursement addresses a backlog that had built up over several months, leaving many workers without the full entitlement to which they are legally owed. By settling the eight‑month arrears, the government aims to alleviate the financial strain experienced by these employees.
Non‑academic staff form a substantial part of the workforce that keeps Nigeria’s tertiary institutions operational, and timely payment of their allowances is widely regarded as critical to maintaining morale and the smooth running of campuses.
The payment, announced in the recent Punch Nigeria article, signals the government’s effort to resolve outstanding wage issues in the education sector, though no further details on future payment schedules were provided.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
