By Clifford Ejenavi
President Bola Tinubu has released N50billion to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) of federal universities for the settlement of earned allowances as promised while reaffirming that education will be his priority going forward.
The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, announced the release of the money on Wednesday April 23, 2025 in Abuja through press statement by the Director, Press & Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade.
According to the Honourable Minister, this landmark development stands as yet another testament to President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to fundamentally transform Nigeria’s education sector. He added that development 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.
The Minister, “This intervention is not just a financial transaction, it is a reaffirmation of our President’s belief in the capacity of the Nigerian youth and the invaluable role that academic and non-academic staff play in nurturing them. By prioritizing their welfare, we are laying the foundation for a future where every Nigerian child receives highly qualitative and globally competitive education.”
He expressed President Tinubu’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 Nigeria’s federal institutions. Notably, the country is currently experiencing one of the longest uninterrupted academic sessions in recent history, a feat attributed to the mutual understanding and shared commitment between the government and the university community.
The President reiterated that, “The youth are the heartbeat of our country. Their future is extremely important to me and my administration. Keeping our children in school is not negotiable. It is my commitment that strikes in our institutions will soon become a thing of the past forever.”
The Honourable Ministry of Education also pledged to continue working collaboratively with all stakeholders across the education value chain to ensure that every Nigerian child has access to quality education, comparable to global standards.
This announcement marks a significant step in the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda and reinforces the Federal Government’s determination to make the Nigerian education sector a shining model for Africa and the world.
