The Lagos State Government has approved the domestication and implementation of agreements covering staff unions in Lagos State-owned universities and other tertiary institutions.
The approval includes 40 per cent CATA and 10 per cent EAA for academic staff, adoption of the Readers and Professors’ monthly allowances at ₦70,000 and ₦145,000, respectively, and 35 per cent revised allowances for non-academic staff.
The approval was conveyed in a letter dated October 7, 2026, signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr Tolani Sule, and addressed to the ASUU of Lagos State-owned universities.
According to the letter, the approved payments are effective from January 1, 2026, with the arrears to be paid in two tranches alongside the October and November 2026 salaries, respectively.
The government also approved that all allowances for the unions be tax-free.
Relevant government agencies have been directed to commence immediate implementation of the approval in line with existing financial regulations.
Following the approval, the government appealed to the union leadership to direct its members to suspend the ongoing strike action and resume work with immediate effect.
The Commissioner appreciated the union for its patience, maturity and understanding during the negotiation period and urged members to continue to maintain industrial peace and remain dedicated to their duties.
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