The Democratic Front (TDF) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the rapid execution of the recently renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), described it as a major step toward stability in Nigeria’s public universities.
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group lauded the federal government’s prompt payment of the 40% increase in the Consolidated Academic Allowance (CAA) for university lecturers.
“We commend President Tinubu for the speedy implementation of key welfare components of the renegotiated agreement between his government and ASUU,” the statement read. “This demonstrates his commitment to advancing education in Nigeria and maintaining his track record of fulfilling campaign promises.”
TDF highlighted that decades of delayed salaries and inconsistent funding had long disrupted Nigeria’s university system, leading many families to seek education abroad at significant cost. According to the group, approximately $1.39 billion (around N2.16 trillion) was spent on foreign education in the first half of 2025 alone.
The organization noted that the new agreement could help restore normalcy to academic programs, ensuring that courses which previously stretched beyond their intended duration are completed on schedule.
TDF further expressed confidence that the implementation of the agreement would inspire lecturers to enhance the quality of education in public universities and called on Nigerians to continue supporting President Tinubu’s efforts to transform the nation’s education sector.
