The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Lagos State Government-owned Universities Joint Campus Group, has declared a total and indefinite strike across the three state-owned universities in Lagos.
The affected institutions are Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH).
The union said the action followed the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Lagos State Government on August 31, 2026, without what it described as a satisfactory resolution or concrete commitment from the government.
The declaration was contained in a statement signed by the Coordinator, Steering Committee, ASUU-LASU, Olusegun Babalola; Acting Chairman, ASUU-LASUED, Grace Abimbola; and Chairman, ASUU-LASUSTECH, Murisiku Onigemo.
ASUU said the state government failed to initiate dialogue before the September 13 deadline, despite its final warning on September 10 that “silence is no longer an option.”
The union said its principal demand was the “full domestication and implementation of the December 2025 ASUU-FGN Agreement” across all Lagos State-owned universities.
According to the union, the demand includes implementation of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance and other critical welfare provisions for serving and retired academic staff.
“Following the expiration of the 14-day ultimatum issued to the Lagos State Government on 31 August 2026, the Academic Staff Union of Universities Joint Campus Group—comprising Lagos State University, Lagos State University of Education, and Lagos State University of Science and Technology—hereby declares a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike action effective immediately,” the statement said.
ASUU said the strike would remain in force until meaningful engagement produced a satisfactory resolution and the state government signed, domesticated and fully implemented the applicable 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,” it said.
The union said it took the decision with a “heavy heart” and appealed to students and parents to remain calm, peaceful and law-abiding while efforts were made to resolve the dispute.
It described the action as a “rescue mission for Lagos State education”.
ASUU also said the strike had the backing of its national leadership, which it said had supported the steps taken by the affected branches, including letters to university administrations, governing councils and the state’s Visitors, as well as the 14-day ultimatum.
The union called on 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 activities have been disrupted by disputes over the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement.
