The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has expressed concern over the transition from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) to the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) for salary payments in federal tertiary institutions.
The union highlighted several issues, including delayed salary disbursements, discrepancies in payments, and irregular remittance of statutory deductions. NAAT called on relevant government agencies to address these challenges to ensure smooth and timely payment of salaries and allowances.
In addition to payment system concerns, NAAT criticized the Federal Government’s frequent dissolution of university governing councils and removal of vice-chancellors without following due process. The association warned that such disruptions negatively impact university administration, research, and the quality of graduates.
NAAT urged the government to uphold the provisions of the Universities Miscellaneous Provisions Amendment Act 2003 to ensure stability in the education sector. The union also demanded the immediate payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, including withheld salaries, wage awards, and the implementation of CONTISS 14 and 15 for academic technologists.
Furthermore, NAAT called for the fulfillment of the approved 25% and 35% salary increases for university staff, emphasizing the need for improved welfare and motivation for workers in the education sector.
