The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a total and indefinite strike across three Lagos State-owned universities over the government’s failure to implement an agreement on staff welfare and remuneration.
The affected institutions are Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH).
However, the industrial action stems from the state government’s alleged failure to implement a December 2025 federal agreement covering consolidated allowances, salary adjustments, and welfare provisions for serving and retired academic staff.
The union said the outstanding issues had continued to affect the welfare of university workers, particularly retired professors who are reportedly owed unpaid benefits.
According to the information released by the union, the strike will continue indefinitely until the government addresses the demands and fulfils its obligations under the agreement.
ASUU’s decision sets to disrupt academic activities across the three institutions, potentially affecting lectures, examinations, administrative operations, and other university programmes. The development adds to concerns over recurring industrial disputes in Nigeria’s education sector, where disagreements over funding, salaries, staff welfare, and the implementation of agreements have frequently disrupted academic calendars.
Union leaders, thus, urged students and parents to remain calm while efforts to address the dispute continue. They appealed to affected stakeholders to exercise patience as the union presses for the resolution of the outstanding issues.
Meanwhile, student groups have called on the Lagos State Government and ASUU to reach an agreement quickly and end the strike. The students expressed concern over the impact of prolonged industrial action on their academic progress, examinations, and graduation plans. They urged both parties to prioritise dialogue and take immediate steps towards resolving the disagreement.
Apparently, the latest development follows previous nationwide threats of an indefinite strike by the union, renewing public concern over disruptions in Nigeria’s university system, as students and parents await a resolution that will allow academic activities to resume in the affected institutions.
By Musekir Faisat Omolara
