Gombe university approves salary rise of up to 65% for staff

Summary

North-Eastern University, Gombe, says it has approved salary increases of between 40% and 65% for different staff categories.

Highlights

• The university, formerly Pen Resource University, said the review was approved in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Mukhtar Saulawa.
• It described the move as the third major salary review approved by Pro-Chancellor and founder Dr Sani Jauro within three years.
• The institution said staff salaries were raised by up to 35% in October 2023 and by another 20% after its October 2024 National Universities Commission accreditation exercise.
• The statement said Jauro also approved an additional 20% increase on all emoluments for all categories of staff.
• Vice-Chancellor Prof. Yusuph Yahaya said the decision showed confidence in the university’s workforce and future.