The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a fresh strike warning in Lagos, cautioning that continued delays in implementing the 2025 agreement between the union and the Federal Government could disrupt academic activities at Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH).
The union said similar concerns exist in other state-owned universities, identifying Gombe and Plateau states as having also failed to implement the agreement signed on 23 December 2025.
According to ASUU, six months after the agreement came into effect on 1 January 2026, several state governments have yet to commence implementation.
Addressing a press conference at LASUSTECH, Ikorodu, ASUU Lagos Zonal Coordinator Adesola Nassir said six months of engagements with representatives of the Lagos State Government had yielded “no concrete results.”
Nassir warned that the prolonged delay was already affecting staff morale across Lagos State-owned universities.
“Where staff begin to feel despondent, as is now the case at LASU, LASUSTECH, and LASUED, management of the system becomes problematic and this triggers institutional decline in all its ramifications, inclusive of staff apathy, ethical drift and sharp practices, reduced graduate quality and eventually disruption in the academic calendar,” he said.
The zonal coordinator criticised the Lagos State Government for its slow response to staff welfare concerns.
“The Lagos State Government is also yet to indicate when it plans to implement the agreement. We feel strongly that Lagos State should not be on this negative pedestal as it has the resources not just to implement the agreement, but to enhance it, given the peculiarities of the state,” Nassir stated.
ASUU also pledged its full support for any action taken by its Lagos branches to press for implementation of the agreement.
“We at the Lagos Zone of ASUU will give our full support to LASU, LASUED, and LASUSTECH in whatever decision they choose to take to get the agreement implemented by the Lagos State Government.
“Government, not ASUU, should be held responsible if all universities belonging to Lagos State are thrown into avoidable crises or totally shut down on account of the poor response of the government to the concerns of our members. A stitch in time saves nine,” he added.
The union appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to intervene and ensure the issues are resolved without further delay.
“Finally, we call on the governor, his lieutenants, and all stakeholders in Lagos State to mediate in these matters and resolve them in earnest,” Nassir said.
