The Federal Government has commenced the payment of the Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance to non-academic workers in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.
The allowance covers the period from January to August 2026.
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, disclosed the development in a statement shared on the ministry’s X handle on Wednesday.
Alausa said the payment was part of the government’s efforts to improve workers’ welfare, promote industrial harmony and ensure stability in the tertiary education sector.
He said the move demonstrated the commitment of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to supporting workers and sustaining uninterrupted education delivery under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to the minister, non-academic staff remain essential to the effective running of tertiary institutions and their contributions to the education system must be recognised.
He said, “The release of the Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance is a reflection of the Federal Government’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare, strengthening industrial harmony and supporting quality education delivery.”
Alausa added that the payment recognised the important roles played by both academic and non-academic personnel in maintaining stability and ensuring the smooth operation of tertiary institutions.
The minister said the intervention was also aimed at addressing legitimate welfare concerns and minimising disruptions to academic activities across the institutions.
The latest payment follows the earlier commencement of the Consolidated Academic Tertiary Institutions Allowance for academic staff.
Alausa assured stakeholders that the Federal Ministry of Education would continue to engage unions, institutional heads and other relevant partners to resolve outstanding issues in the sector.
He said, “The Federal Ministry of Education will continue engaging unions, institutional leaders and other partners to resolve outstanding issues and promote a stable, productive tertiary education system.”
The minister also appreciated workers, institutional leaders and unions for their patience and cooperation, assuring them of the government’s commitment to fulfilling its obligations.
He said the administration would sustain reforms aimed at strengthening the education sector and improving working conditions across tertiary institutions.
