The Academic Staff Union of Universities has commenced an indefinite strike across three universities owned by the Lagos State Government over the alleged failure of the state government to address the union’s demands.
The affected institutions are Lagos State University, Lagos State University of Education and Lagos State University of Science and Technology.
The ASUU Joint Campus Group of the three universities announced the industrial action in a statement on Tuesday, following the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Lagos State Government on August 31 without an agreement being reached.
The union said a final warning issued on September 10 also failed to prompt negotiations with the government, while the September 13 deadline elapsed without dialogue taking place.
ASUU is demanding the domestication and implementation across the three institutions of relevant provisions contained in the December 2025 agreement reached between the union and the Federal Government.
Among its demands are the implementation of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance and welfare-related provisions for serving and retired academic staff.
The union said it reached the decision “with a heavy heart”, acknowledging that the strike could disrupt the academic calendar and affect members of the wider university community.
It urged students to remain calm, peaceful and law-abiding while efforts to resolve the dispute continue.
ASUU also acknowledged the concerns of parents and guardians who may be worried about possible disruptions to their children’s education.
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The union clarified that the strike was not directed at the management of the three universities, commending them for their efforts towards domesticating the agreement.
It also called on traditional rulers, religious leaders, alumni associations, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to support its position and help facilitate a resolution.
According to the union, it had exercised considerable restraint and made repeated attempts to engage the Lagos State Government through dialogue.
However, ASUU accused the state government of failing to act on the outstanding issues, noting that neighbouring states
