The Lagos State Government has approved the implementation of landmark agreements reached with university staff unions, paving the way for a resolution to the ongoing industrial action across state-owned tertiary institutions.
According to an official letter dated October 7, 2026, from the Ministry of Tertiary Education—conveying the approval of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu—all approved allowances are fully tax-free, and implementation is backdated to January 2026.
Summary of Approved Allowances & Benefits
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Academic Staff:
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40% Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA)
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10% Earned Academic Allowance (EAA)
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Monthly allowances of ₦70,000 for Readers/Associate Professors and ₦145,000 for Professors.
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Non-Academic Staff:
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35% revised allowances across institutions.
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Arrears Payment: Outstanding arrears will be disbursed in two tranches alongside the October and November 2026 salaries.
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Tax Status: All covered union allowances have been granted tax-free status.
Affected Institutions
The Joint Action Committee (JAC)—comprising ASUU, SSANU, NASU, and NAAT—had previously declared an indefinite strike across the following institutions, which are expected to resume normal operations once the strike is officially called off:
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Lagos State University (LASU)
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Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM)
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Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH)
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Lagos State University of Education (LASUED)
Government Appeal & Next Steps
Following the approval, the state government has directed relevant agencies to begin implementation immediately under existing financial regulations. Concurrently, the government has appealed to the union leadership to suspend the ongoing strike and direct members to return to work.
What This Means for Students
While this development signals a major breakthrough, academic and administrative activities will not resume until the unions officially call off the strike.
Student Advisory: Do not resume campus activities based solely on social media reports. Wait for official announcements from your respective university management or recognized union leadership confirming a formal resumption date.
