Gombe gov approves N148.76m monthly funding for state varsity

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The approval is part of measures by the state government to address demands by the Academic Staff Union of Universities and concerns arising from the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement.

Recall that the institution’s ASUU branch had issued a 14-week ultimatum to the state government, which is yet to expire, before embarking on strike.

The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibrahim Njodi, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Director-General, Press Affairs, Gombe Government House, Ismaila Misilli, conveying the governor’s approval.

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Njodi said the additional funding represented a 56 per cent increase in the university’s monthly subvention and would enable the institution to make adequate budgetary provisions for the implementation of the enhanced salary structure.

He said the funds would be reflected in the 2026 supplementary budget, which is expected to be considered by the State House of Assembly in September.

“Governor Inuwa Yahaya has approved an additional N148.762 million monthly subvention to the institution to facilitate the full implementation of the Enhanced Salary Structure, known as the Consolidated Academic Tool Allowance, effective from October 2026,” Njodi said.

The governor, who is also the Visitor to the university, directed the management of the institution to immediately commence processes for the payment of outstanding CATA arrears.

Njodi said the directive was part of the administration’s efforts to address the welfare concerns of academic and non-academic staff, while ensuring that the university remained financially sustainable.

The governor further directed the university management to explore internal measures towards the gradual settlement of other outstanding staff obligations.

📰 Source: Punch Nigeria

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