The Federal Government has announced the release of funds for the payment of withheld salaries and retirement benefits of Non Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities (NASU), days after members of the union suspended a warning strike.
The announcement came from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) in a statement by Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations, on Saturday.
According to the OAGF, the Federal Government has also allocated funds to cover benefits for retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme Sector (NUPCPS), further demonstrating its commitment to honouring pension obligations.
Mokwa added that payments have commenced, with numerous NASU members confirming receipt of their salaries.
“The Federal Government remains committed to efficiently catering to the welfare of Nigerian workers and retirees,” the OAGF statement reads.
The development is part of broader measures aimed at resolving financial grievances within Nigeria’s higher education sector and improving the welfare of both active and retired personnel.
