Lecturers to Resume as ASUU Calls Off Strike at LASU, LASUED, LASUSTECH

Lecturers at Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) are set to resume academic activities following the suspension of an industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

The union announced the decision on Friday in a joint statement signed by Olusegun Babalola, Coordinator of the ASUU-LASU Steering Committee; Grace Abimbola, Acting Chairman of ASUU-LASUED; and Murisiku Onigemo, Chairman of ASUU-LASUSTECH.

The suspension followed negotiations with the Lagos State Government over staff welfare and the implementation of outstanding agreements affecting academic workers across the three institutions.

ASUU said the negotiations had reached a significant milestone, crediting the support of individuals, organisations and other stakeholders who backed its demands.

The union also acknowledged the contributions of the media, civil society groups, traditional rulers, students and parents during the industrial dispute. It specifically recognised the roles played by the Joint Action Front, Education Rights Concern and the Campaign for Democratic Workers Rights.

The lecturers had embarked on an indefinite strike in September after the union said the state government failed to meet its demands concerning the implementation of the December 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement.

The dispute centred on staff welfare provisions, allowances and other outstanding issues affecting academic workers.

The suspension is expected to bring relief to students and parents who have faced uncertainty over the disruption of academic activities at the three universities.

ASUU directed its members to return to the classrooms with immediate effect, reaffirming its commitment to academic excellence and quality public university education.

However, the union stressed that the suspension does not mean all outstanding issues have been resolved. It said discussions with the Lagos State Government would continue until the remaining matters relating to staff welfare and the implementation of agreed provisions are addressed.

The development marks a significant step towards restoring normal academic activities at the three institutions, although the outcome of further negotiations will be important in determining whether industrial harmony can be sustained.

Students have been advised to await official resumption guidance from their respective university administrations regarding lectures, examinations and other academic activities.