The Federal Government has disbursed funds for payment of outstanding salaries owed to members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities, NASU and benefits to retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme.
This was confirmed in a statement on Saturday, signed by Bawa Mokwa, Director, Press and Public Relations, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation.
Mokwa disclosed that payments to NASU members have begun, with many already confirming receipt.
“The Federal Government has released funds for payment of withheld salary of Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities,” the statement read.
“According to the OAGF, the Federal Government has also released funds for payment of benefits to retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme Sector.
“The OAGF said payments to the Non-Academic Staff of Federal Universities had commenced and many have confirmed receipt.”
