Gombe Governor Approves N148.76 Million Monthly Subvention Increase for State University

Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya has approved a significant N148.762 million monthly increase in subvention for Gombe State University. This boost, effective from October 2026, is intended to fully implement the Enhanced Salary Structure, known as the Consolidated Academic Tool Allowance (CATA).

The approval, conveyed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, stems from the governor's commitment to addressing issues arising from the 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria-ASUU Agreement. The 56% subvention increase aims to enhance the university's capacity to meet staff obligations and support the new salary structure's inclusion in the 2026 Supplementary Budget.

Governor Yahaya also directed the university management to expedite the payment of outstanding CATA arrears. Furthermore, the management is tasked with exploring internal measures to progressively settle other staff obligations, including arrears for wage awards and Earned Academic Allowances. The government plans a phased approach to these payments, prioritizing the university's financial sustainability and uninterrupted academic activities.

In a broader effort to tackle education sector funding challenges, the Gombe State House of Assembly has passed a law establishing the Gombe State Education Trust Fund. This fund, operational from October 2026, is designed to offer sustainable financing for Gombe State University and other state tertiary institutions, bolstering the government's ability to meet recurrent and developmental needs. The administration urged ASUU to acknowledge these measures and the commitment to fostering industrial harmony.

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the enhanced subvention, which stands at 56 per cent, will strengthen the university’s capacity to meet its obligations to staff and enable it to make adequate budgetary provisions for the implementation of the new salary structure in the 2026 Supplementary Budget, scheduled for consideration by the Gombe State House of Assembly in September.