The Benue Government says it has cleared the outstanding 35 months of earned allowances owed staff at Benue State University (BSU).
Sir Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, made the disclosure in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Makurdi.
NAN reports that the varsity workers struggled for the allowances and had a history dating back to 2010, when an agreement was reached for commencement of implementation.
NAN further reports that successive administrations did their best, but the matter lingered with a series of industrial actions.
According to Kula, the payment of the allowances reflected the governor’s unwavering commitment to fostering quality education and ensuring that educators were adequately remunerated for their inestimable contributions.
He stated that the earned allowances vary based on the length of employment, recognising the diverse tenures of lecturers.
“While some have been with the university since the commencement of the contract, others joined the institution after the arrangement was established.
“We recognise that not every lecturer received the same amount, but the administration is committed to making sure all educators receive their due endowment.
“Gov. Hyacinth Alia’s vision for quality education in Benue State is steadfast.
“By prioritising the welfare of our educators, we are enhancing a society where they can focus totally on delivering the best educational experience to our students.
“This action is among a broader strategy to redefine governance and enhance the educational landscape in our state,” he added.
He further called on all stakeholders, parents, community leaders, educational bodies, and the public to support the governor’s unwavering energies to redeem and redefine the state. (NAN)
