Kano State Approves Over N1 Billion for State Universities' Allowances
Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofarmata, the Commissioner for Higher Education, made this announcement during the 3rd joint meeting with heads of tertiary institutions, scholarship board, and top management of the ministry at the Kano State Polytechnic.
AKACHI NOEL 
The Kano State Government has given the nod for the disbursement of over N1 billion to Yusuf Maitama Sule University (YUMSUK) and Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH) Wudil. The allocated funds are intended for the settlement of Earned Academic and Excess Workload Allowances, along with other financial commitments.
Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofarmata, the Commissioner for Higher Education, made this announcement during the 3rd joint meeting with heads of tertiary institutions, scholarship board, and top management of the ministry at the Kano State Polytechnic.
The breakdown of the disbursement includes N279 million for YUMSUK to cover Earned Academic Allowances and an additional N66 million allocated for the convocation ceremony. ADUSTECH, Wudil, received allocations exceeding N629 million for the payment of excess workload and N38 million for non-academic staff allowances, respectively.
Addressing concerns raised by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at YUMSUK in November 2023, Dr. Kofarmata stated that the disbursement aims to address issues such as Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) balances, Consequential Adjustment arrears, and the adoption of the newly approved Consolidated Universities Academic Salary Structure II award by the Federal Government.
The commissioner expressed satisfaction with the timely fund disbursement and acknowledged the conduct of all tertiary institutions in the state. In response, Dr. Abubakar Umar Faruk, representing the heads of state-owned tertiary institutions and the Rector of Kano State Polytechnic, praised the ministry for initiating the monthly meeting, recognizing it as a significant step in comprehending the institutions' situations and strengthening the cordial relationship.
