FG releases eight-month unpaid funds to tertiary institutions
The federal government says it has released funds for the full payment of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) to academic staff in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, covering January to August 2026.
A statement on Wednesday by Boriowo Folasade, the spokesperson for the ministry of education, said the minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this after inaugurating the ministerial committee on accreditation.
He described the development as a demonstration of the federal fovernment’s commitment to implementing approved agreements and prioritising the welfare of education personnel.
Mr Alausa said the payment is being implemented in line with the 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria–Academic Staff Union of Universities (FGN–ASUU) Agreement.
He stated that all federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education had received notification to commence payment to eligible academic staff.
The minister also noted that arrangements were underway for the corresponding allowance for non-academic staff, with funding expected to be made available within the coming weeks.
He reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to improving staff welfare, infrastructure and the overall quality of education under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The ministry reiterated its commitment to ensuring effective implementation of approved interventions and agreements across the education sector.
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