On March 16, 2026, Christopher Piwuna, a representative of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), addressed the ongoing salary payment issues affecting university lecturers across Nigeria. This situation follows a renegotiated agreement signed by the federal government with ASUU on January 14, 2026, aimed at resolving long-standing payment discrepancies.

Despite the agreement, many federal universities have struggled to pay full salaries for January, leading to significant unrest among ASUU members. Notably, lecturers at the University of Lagos have declared an indefinite strike due to non-payment of full salaries, highlighting the urgency of the situation.

The federal government has yet to release necessary funds to the universities, complicating the implementation of the new salary structure. The Ministry of Education has instructed institutions to utilize their internally generated revenue to cover full salaries, but this has not alleviated the financial strain.

As of now, no university has paid salaries for February, and the implementation of the new salary agreement remains stalled due to the 2026 budget not being passed. Payments made in January and February were based solely on available resources, which were insufficient for full compensation.

Piwuna emphasized that the intention of the government is clear, stating, “The intention of government is clear; it is to implement it in full.” However, he acknowledged the practical difficulties currently faced in executing the agreement.

He also reassured that lecturers on sabbatical should receive full payment under the new agreement, asserting, “We do not expect that anybody on sabbatical will be denied any aspect of this agreement.” This statement reflects ASUU’s commitment to ensuring equitable treatment for all members across federal and state-owned universities.

ASUU has reached out to state governors, urging them to implement the agreement as well. However, the uncertainty surrounding the timeline for the 2026 budget’s passage adds to the complexity of the situation.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding how many universities have fully implemented the new salary structure, leaving many lecturers in a state of uncertainty as they await resolution.

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“The reform was designed to reduce the cost of governance while enhancing efficiency, accountability, and the overall quality of education administration in the state,” stated Governor Abba Yusuf during a recent press conference.

In a significant restructuring move, Governor Yusuf has dissolved the Ministry of Higher Education in Kano State, merging it into the Ministry of Education. This decision comes as part of broader reforms aimed at improving the education sector in the state.

As part of the restructuring, a new Directorate of Higher Education will be established to oversee tertiary education activities. This change is expected to strengthen coordination and eliminate duplication of responsibilities within the education system.

The governor emphasized that the restructuring is not only about merging departments but also about enhancing the overall quality of education administration. “The administration remained fully committed to implementing far-reaching reforms that would revive the education sector and secure a brighter future for the younger generation,” he added.

In conjunction with these changes, the Scholarship Board will also return to the Ministry of Education, ensuring that state-owned universities are supervised by the new directorate under the merged ministry.

This restructuring is seen as a move to reduce the cost of governance, reflecting the administration’s commitment to fiscal responsibility.

Political tensions have arisen in the wake of this announcement, particularly following the removal of Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo from his position as commissioner. Gwarzo’s removal comes amid impeachment proceedings initiated by the Kano State House of Assembly.

Notably, Governor Yusuf recently defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), while Gwarzo chose not to follow him, further complicating the political landscape.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the immediate impact of these changes on the education sector, but the governor’s office has indicated that further announcements will follow as the restructuring process unfolds.

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