From Victor Osula, Abuja
The Federal Government has released funds for the payment of withheld salaries of non-academic staff of federal universities.
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), had declared an indefinite nationwide strike, effective Monday, October 29, 2024, over withheld four mouths salaries of its members by the Federal Government.
A statement signed on Saturday, by Bawa Mokwa, director of public relations at the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), said funds have been released to settle the outstanding salaries, as well as benefits of retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme Sector (NUPCPS).
While reiterating the federal government’s commitment to efficiently cater to the well-being of Nigerian workers and retirees, Mokwa said payments to the Non-Academic Staff of Federal Universities had commenced, and many have confirmed receipt.
The statement reads: “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.”
