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Main gates of Lagos State University (LASU), LASUSTECH and LASUED |
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commenced a total and indefinite strike in Lagos State’s three government-owned universities. The action affects Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH).
The strike took effect on Tuesday after the Lagos State Government failed to meet a 14-day ultimatum that expired on 31 August 2026. A final warning issued by the union on 10 September also went unanswered, and the 13 September deadline passed without meaningful engagement.
The declaration was contained in a joint statement signed by Olusegun Babalola (Coordinator, ASUU-LASU Joint Campus Group), Grace Abimbola (Acting Chairman, ASUU-LASUED) and Murisiku Onigemo (Chairman, ASUU-LASUSTECH).
Core Demand
At the heart of the dispute is the full domestication and implementation of the December 2025 ASUU–Federal Government agreement in the three state-owned institutions. The union specifically wants the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance and other welfare provisions extended to both serving and retired academic staff.
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In the statement, ASUU said:
“Following the expiration of the 14-day ultimatum issued to the Lagos State Government on 31 August 2026, the Academic Staff Union of Universities Joint Campus Group comprising Lagos State University, Lagos State University of Education, and Lagos State University of Science and Technology hereby declares a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike action effective immediately.”
The union has stated that the strike will continue until the state government engages meaningfully, signs, domesticates and fully implements the relevant provisions of the 2025 agreement.
Open to Dialogue
Despite the hardline stance, ASUU emphasised that it remains open to constructive talks. It said it took the decision “with a heavy heart” and described the action as a “rescue mission for Lagos State education.” The union also claimed the support of its national leadership and noted that it had earlier written to university authorities, governing councils and the Visitors before issuing the ultimatum.
ASUU appealed to students and parents to remain calm and law-abiding while calling on traditional rulers, religious leaders, alumni associations, civil society groups and other stakeholders to help facilitate a resolution.
What This Means for Students
Academic activities at LASU, LASUED and LASUSTECH are now disrupted. How long the interruption lasts will depend on how quickly the Lagos State Government and the union return to the negotiating table and reach agreement on the outstanding welfare and implementation issues.
The development adds the three Lagos institutions to the list of Nigerian universities currently affected by disputes linked to the December 2025 national agreement.
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