The Federal Government has disbursed N3.7 billion to about 2,000 staff of tertiary institutions nationwide in the rollout of the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF).
The announcement is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday by the Director, Press and Public, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Folasade Boriowo.
Boriowo said the initiative signalled the administration’s renewed drive to strengthen the welfare and morale of workers in the nation’s higher education system.
She quoted the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa as saying that describing the disbursement as a fulfillment of government’s promise to prioritise staff welfare.
According to the minister, the disbursement targetted staff across 43 universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
This, he said, represents the first significant milestone in translating the policy into measurable impact under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“The TISSF is more than just a financial intervention; it is a tangible expression of the federal government’s appreciation for the backbone of our education system.
“By swiftly disbursing these funds, we are keeping our solemn promise to enhance the welfare, productivity, and dignity of our staff, thereby strengthening our institutions for the future,” he said.
He emphasised that the initiative aligned with President Tinubu’s vision of shifting Nigeria from a resource-dependent economy to a knowledge-driven one, positioning the education workforce as a critical pillar of national development.
The TISSF, conceived as a strategic intervention to support both academic and non-academic personnel, has now moved from the planning phase to delivery, offering direct financial cushioning to those who keep Nigeria’s tertiary institutions running.
Of the beneficiaries, 17 per cent are academic staff, while 83 percent are non-academic. Gender distribution shows 83 per cent male and 17 per cent female recipients.
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