FG Settles CATA Allowance for Academic Staff of Tertiary Institutions, Says Minister

The Federal Government has reached an agreement to settle the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) for academic staff at universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education from January to August 2026, according to Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa. The affected institutions have been informed to begin paying the allowance to their academic staff.

The government is also working to secure funds for the payment of CATA to non-academic staff, with the hope of providing these funds within the coming weeks. This move is seen as a testament to President Bola Tinubu's dedication to the welfare of both academic and non-academic staff in the country. The minister highlighted that the Federal Government is not only focusing on the welfare of tertiary institution personnel but is also making substantial investments in infrastructure across education institutions ranging from tertiary, post-basic, to basic education levels.

President Tinubu's administration is firmly committed to providing quality education to every Nigerian child, ensuring standards that are comparable to those worldwide. Dr. Alausa expressed gratitude towards President Tinubu for his "transformative interventions" in the education sector.