The Federal Government has approved a salary increment of 35% for staff at Federal Tertiary Institutions. Additionally, a 23% salary increment has also been sanctioned. Furthermore, the government will ensure that arrears dating back to 1st January 2023 are paid to the employees.
This information has been officially communicated through a circular issued by the Office of the Executive Chairman of the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission. The circular reads as follows:
IMPLEMENTATION OF 35% AND 23.5% SALARY INCREMENT FOR STAFF OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
I refer to your letter No. FME/IS/UNI/ASUU/C.II/IIIT-90 dated 8 September 2023 in respect of the above-subject.
2. Find attached the circulars pertaining to the four salary structures in the Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education for your information (attached).
3. The 23.5% earlier reflected in our letter SWC/S/04/S.149/T/59 of 28th July 2022 and stated in paragraph 2 of your letter, has been increased to 25% which accounted for the increased cost implications.
4. This Commission is really pleased with the success your informal discussions have achieved. We shall endeavour to support all your efforts aimed at repositioning the Education Sector.
5. Please accept the assurances of my warm regards.
Sign
Ekpo U. O. Nta, Esq.
Chairman/CEO
