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FOSAD Demands Minimum ₦500,000 Monthly Salary for Nigerian Lecturers

FOSAD Demands Minimum ₦500,000 Monthly Salary for Nigerian Lecturers

The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors has urged the Federal Government, state governments and private tertiary institutions to raise lecturers’ monthly salaries to at least ₦500,000. The group said hyperinflation and the rising cost of food, rent, transport, healthcare, electricity and school fees have severely reduced academics’ purchasing power. It warned that many lecturers are taking on multiple jobs to survive, affecting teaching, research and mentorship. FOSAD called for a salary-review system linked to inflation and cost-of-living indicators. It said better pay for lecturers is necessary to reduce brain drain, protect education quality and strengthen Nigeria’s knowledge economy.

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zaza

What salary structure could realistically reach ₦500,000 monthly across federal, state, and private tertiary institutions?

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hala

I agree; any proposal should account for the different funding realities while still protecting lecturers' dignity.

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peter

The demand reflects how food, rent, transport, and healthcare costs are putting serious pressure on lecturers' livelihoods.

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noah

₦500,000 may be understandable, but implementation will be difficult if governments and schools cannot fund it sustainably.

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grace

Any review should include clear funding plans, phased adjustments, and accountability so lecturers actually receive the approved pay.

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