FG Moves to Avert Varsity Crisis, Releases 8-month Salary Arrears to Non-academic Staff
• SSANU hails government Onyebuchi Ezigbo and Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The federal government has released eight months’ arrears of the Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance (CONTA) to workers
The federal government has moved to avert a potential varsity crisis by releasing eight months' worth of salary arrears to non-academic staff in federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance (CONTA) covering January to August 2026 was announced by Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa, just two days after the government began paying Consolidated Academic Tertiary Institutions Allowance (CATA) to academic staff.
SSANU commended the government for its swift intervention, emphasizing that the payment demonstrates the administration's commitment to workers' welfare and the critical role played by non-academic personnel in maintaining the stability of tertiary institutions. The minister stated that the welfare and motivation of both academic and non-academic staff are crucial for producing skilled manpower necessary for national development, and that the government remains dedicated to addressing welfare concerns, promoting industrial harmony, and preventing disruptions to academic activities nationwide.
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