LASU, LASUED, LASUSTECH Shut Down As ASUU Begins Indefinite Strike
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE
ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike
THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a total and indefinite strike across the three Lagos State 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).
14-Day Ultimatum Expires
The union announced the strike on Tuesday after the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum it issued to the Lagos State Government on 31st August 2026.
ASUU said the government failed to provide a satisfactory resolution or a concrete plan to address its concerns before the deadline.
The declaration was contained in a statement signed by the Coordinator, ASUU-LASU Steering Committee, Olusegun Babalola; Acting Chairman, ASUU-LASUED, Grace Abimbola; and Chairman, ASUU-LASUSTECH, Murisiku Onigemo.
Union Demands Implementation of 2025 Agreement
ASUU said its principal demand was the full domestication and implementation of the December 2025 ASUU-FGN Agreement across all Lagos State-owned universities.
The union said the demand covers the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance and other critical welfare provisions for serving and retired academic staff.
It added that the state government allowed the 13th September deadline to pass without initiating dialogue.
ASUU said it had warned on 10 September that “silence is no longer an option”.
Strike to Continue Until Resolution
According to the union, the strike will remain in force until meaningful engagement produces a satisfactory resolution.
It also wants the Lagos State Government to sign, domesticate and fully implement the applicable provisions of the 2025 agreement.
The union said it remained open to constructive dialogue and would support the restoration of normal academic activities once the outstanding issues were addressed.
ASUU Appeals for Calm
ASUU said it took the decision “with a heavy heart” and urged students and parents to remain calm, peaceful and law-abiding.
It described the industrial action as a “rescue mission for Lagos State education”.
The union also said the ASUU national leadership fully backed the action taken by its Lagos branches.
Stakeholders Asked to Intervene
ASUU said its branches had previously communicated with university administrations, governing councils and the institutions’ Visitors before issuing the ultimatum.
The union appealed to traditional rulers, religious leaders, alumni associations, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to support its demands.
The three Lagos State-owned universities now join other institutions where academic staff have taken industrial action over demands for the implementation of the 2025 FGN/ASUU agreement.
