ASUU Declares Total, Indefinite Strike Across Lagos State-Owned Universities Over Non-Implementation of 2025 FG Agreement
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Following the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum and a final warning, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared an immediate, total, and indefinite strike across all three Lagos State-owned universities.
The decision was unanimously reached on Tuesday during simultaneous congresses held by branches at:
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Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo
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Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Oto/Ijanikin
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Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu
Background & Core Grievances
The industrial action comes on the heels of the Lagos State Government’s failure to domesticate and implement the December 2025 ASUU-Federal Government agreement. Despite issuing a 14-day ultimatum on August 31, 2026, and a final warning on September 10—both of which elapsed without dialogue or concrete commitment—the state government remained inactive.
Backed by ASUU’s national leadership, the unions emphasize that their primary demands include:
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Full domestication and implementation of the December 2025 ASUU-FGN agreement.
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Payment of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA).
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Essential welfare provisions for both active and retired academic personnel.
Union’s Stance & Appeal
Clarifying the intent of the strike, the joint coordinators—Dr. Olusegun Babalola (ASUU-LASU), Comrade Grace Olayemi (Acting, ASUU-LASUED), and Comrade Murisiku Onigemo (ASUU-LASUSTECH)—noted that the action is targeted strictly at compelling government responsiveness, not at university managements or governing councils.
ASUU urged the Lagos State Government to emulate counterparts in other states who have swiftly resolved similar demands. With Lagos now listed among 20 states yet to implement the agreement, the union maintains that the strike will persist indefinitely until the government engages meaningfully and fully implements the 2025 provisions.
While expressing deep regret over the inevitable disruption to the academic calendar, ASUU appealed to students, parents, and stakeholders for their understanding and solidarity.
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