The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Joint Campus Group covering Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has declared a total and indefinite strike across the three schools.
The union announced the action on Tuesday after the 14-day ultimatum issued to the Lagos State Government on August 31 expired without a satisfactory response or clear plan to meet its demands.
ASUU said its September 10 final warning stated that “silence is no longer an option,” but the September 13 deadline passed without talks with the government.
“The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Joint Campus Group comprising Lagos State University (ASUU-LASU), Lagos State University of Education (ASUU-LASUED), and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (ASUU-LASUSTECH) hereby declares a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike action effective immediately,” the union said.
Its main demand is the full domestication and implementation of the December 2025 ASUU-Federal Government of Nigeria agreement in all Lagos State-owned universities, including the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) and welfare protections for serving and retired academic staff.
ASUU said it took the decision “with a heavy heart” because of its possible effect on the academic calendar and university community.
Addressing students, it said, “This fight is fundamentally about preserving the quality and sustainability of your education.”
“A demoralised faculty cannot provide the world-class standard of learning you deserve.”
The union urged students to remain calm and law-abiding while efforts continued to reach a lasting solution.
It also acknowledged parents’ concerns, saying, “We deeply share your anxieties regarding delays in your children’s educational journeys,” while noting that its patience had “been tested and toyed with over the last eight months.”
ASUU said the action was not aimed at university administrations.
“This decision is by no means an adversarial action against your office,” it said.
“It is a strategic effort to empower you to superintend over a happy, motivated staff and ensure the smooth running of our universities.”
The union praised the three institutions for their efforts towards implementing the agreement and urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, alumni groups, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to support its demand.
“We call on traditional institutions, religious leaders, alumni associations, civil society organisations, and all well-meaning Lagosians to see this as a rescue mission for Lagos State education and lend their voices to this call,” it said.
ASUU blamed the state government for the disruption, accusing it of failing to act despite similar agreements being implemented by neighbouring states.
The union said its national leadership fully backed the process, from the letters sent to university administrations, governing councils and the Visitor to the 14-day ultimatum.
The strike will continue until meaningful talks produce a satisfactory settlement and the state government signs, domesticates and fully implements the relevant provisions of the 2025 agreement.
“The Union remains entirely committed to constructive dialogue and to the swift restoration of normal academic activities as soon as these outstanding issues are addressed,” ASUU said.
