The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of funds under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a scheme aimed at enhancing staff welfare, institutional productivity, and innovation across Nigeria’s tertiary education system.
The announcement was made on Friday in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs. Folasade Boriowo.
According to the statement, the TISSF is a key component of the Nigerian Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), which was launched in August 2025 following a high-level stakeholder engagement held in July. The initiative, driven by President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, seeks to reposition the nation’s higher education sector through targeted support to staff and institutions.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, was quoted as saying that the programme had successfully transitioned from the planning phase to full implementation, with over 9,000 staff of tertiary institutions already receiving payments in the first year. This figure represents about 28 per cent of the 33,000 verified applicants drawn from 219 federal and state-owned tertiary institutions across the country.
Alausa explained that the first phase of the disbursement covers both academic and non-academic personnel in a 30:70 ratio, reflecting the government’s inclusive approach to improving the welfare of all categories of workers in Nigeria’s higher education institutions.
“The President is delivering for our tertiary institutions — for welfare, for productivity, and for the future,” the minister said. “Within just four months, payments have started going out. This is a President that delivers, and the Ministry of Education is profoundly grateful for his continuous support and commitment to staff welfare.”
The minister further emphasised that the TISSF goes beyond mere financial assistance, describing it as a strategic investment in rebuilding the country’s knowledge economy.
“This Fund is not merely about disbursement; it is about restoring dignity, rewarding dedication, and rebuilding the foundation of our knowledge economy,” Alausa added.
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