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The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has commended the Federal Government for releasing funds to clear eight months of outstanding Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) owed to eligible academic staff in federal tertiary institutions.
The group said the payment, covering January to August 2026, was a demonstration of the government’s commitment to fulfilling agreements reached with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, TMV noted that the payment was in line with the 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria-ASUU Agreement.
According to the group, the implementation of the payment across federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education would contribute to industrial harmony and stability in the nation’s tertiary education sector.
“We commend the move by the Federal Government as it will guarantee stability in the academic calendar of tertiary institutions, unlike in the past when Nigerian tertiary institutions witnessed prevalent industrial actions by academic staff,” the statement said.
TMV also commended the administration for what it described as prompt payment of salaries and allowances to workers in tertiary institutions, as well as measures aimed at safeguarding the retirement benefits of academic and non-academic retirees.
The group recalled that disagreements between ASUU and successive federal administrations over salaries, allowances and other welfare issues had contributed to prolonged disruptions in the academic calendar for more than two decades.
It said the development under President Bola Tinubu had brought greater stability to the sector, citing the regular payment of salaries and allowances as part of the measures supporting uninterrupted academic activities.