ASUU declares indefinite strike at three Lagos universities

The Nigerian Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared an indefinite strike at three Lagos State-owned universities over the state government’s failure to meet the union’s demands.

The affected institutions are the Lagos State University (LASU), the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), and the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH).

The ASUU Joint Campus Group covering the three universities announced the strike in a statement on Tuesday, after a 14-day ultimatum issued to the state government on 31 August expired without a resolution.

The union stated that its final warning on 10 September also failed to lead to talks with the government, while the 13 September deadline passed without dialogue.

ASUU is demanding the domestication and implementation in the three universities of the applicable provisions of the December 2025 agreement reached with the federal government.

The union listed the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) and welfare provisions for serving and retired academic staff among the issues it wants addressed.

ASUU said it took the decision “with a heavy heart”, citing the possible effect of the strike on the academic calendar and the wider university community.

It appealed to students to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding while efforts to resolve the dispute continue.

The union also acknowledged the concerns of parents and guardians over possible disruption to their children’s education.

ASUU said the strike was not directed at the management of the three universities and commended them for their efforts towards the domestication of the agreement.

It also appealed to traditional rulers, religious leaders, alumni associations, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders to support its demand.

The union noted that it had exercised restraint and repeatedly sought dialogue with the Lagos State Government.

It, however, accused the government of failing to act on the issues, saying neighbouring states had already implemented similar agreements.

ASUU explained that its national leadership backed the strike and had supported the process leading to industrial action.