NewsFG, ASUU sign MoU on salary increase, improved allowances

EDUCATION: FG, ASUU Sign MoU on Salary Increase

The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, on 40 percent increment and improved allowances, with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU.

Speaking at the unveiling of the agreement between the government and ASUU, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the 40 percent review will be represented by the consolidated academic tools allowance.

Alausa said the consolidated academic tools allowance covers journal publication, conference participation, internet access, land society membership and book allowance.

He added that the allowance includes the critical tools required for effective teaching, research and global academic competitiveness.

According to him, “With regard to the head academic allowance, these allowances, nine in number, are now clearly structured, conveniently held and quickly tied to duties performed, thereby promoting productivity, accountability and fairness.

“The group of allowances also consists of enhanced provision for postgraduate provision, fieldwork, clinical duty, examination moderation and leadership role within tertiary education systems.”