Jubilation as President Tinubu Approves Salary Increment for Federal Tertiary Institutions Staff

Adeyinka Adebayo

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has granted a considerable salary increase for staff members of Federal Tertiary Institutions across Nigeria, bringing solace to these educators and professionals.

This announcement marks a continuation of efforts initiated under the previous administration of President Muhammad Buhari, who had introduced measures to resolve the nearly seven-month-long strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Among these measures was the proposal to increase salaries for lecturers and professors, a move aimed at addressing longstanding issues and improving the welfare of educational professionals.

Under the new approval by President Tinubu, there will be a substantial salary increment for staff in Federal Tertiary Institutions. Specifically, lecturers will receive a 23% salary increase, while professors will enjoy a 35% increase in their salaries.

Furthermore, the Federal Government has committed to paying the arrears resulting from this increment, starting from January 1, 2023. This commitment underscores the government’s dedication to addressing the financial concerns of educational staff, ensuring that their hard work and contributions to the nation’s educational system are adequately recognized and rewarded.