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By David Odama
The Federal Government has released funds to settle outstanding salaries owed to members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities and pay benefits to retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme.
Director, Press and Public Relations, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa who confirmed this in a statement on Saturday, said payments to NASU members have commenced, with many already confirming receipt.
According to the statement, “The Federal government has released funds for payment of withheld salary of Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities.
OAGF said 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.”
The OAGF reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare of Nigerian workers and retirees.
TMSNEWS recalled that On Monday, the Joint Action Committee of SSANU and NASU embarked on an indefinite strike over its four months of withheld salary.
Since then, activities have been grounded in universities across the country.
