The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a total and indefinite strike across three Lagos State-owned universities over unresolved demands concerning the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement.
Epe Insights reports that 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 announced the decision on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, following the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Lagos State Government on August 31.
ASUU said the ultimatum expired without what it considered a satisfactory resolution or a concrete plan from the state government.
The union had also issued a final warning on September 10, urging the government to address the outstanding issues before the September 13 deadline.
According to ASUU, the deadline passed without the commencement of the dialogue it had requested.
The union’s principal demand is the full domestication and implementation of the December 2025 ASUU-Federal Government agreement across Lagos State-owned universities.
ASUU said the agreement includes the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance and other welfare provisions for academic staff.
The union also identified provisions affecting both serving and retired academic staff as part of the issues requiring attention.
The declaration followed separate branch congresses involving ASUU members at the three affected institutions.
The joint decision was announced through a statement signed by representatives of ASUU-LASU, ASUU-LASUED and ASUU-LASUSTECH.
ASUU said the industrial action would remain in place until meaningful engagement produces a satisfactory resolution.
The union also wants the Lagos State Government to sign, domesticate and implement the applicable provisions of the 2025 agreement.
The union stated that it remains open to constructive dialogue and would support the restoration of normal academic activities once the outstanding matters are addressed.
The development is expected to affect academic activities across the three institutions.
Students, parents and other members of the university community may therefore experience changes to academic schedules while the situation continues.
ASUU acknowledged the possible effect of the action on the academic calendar and the wider university community.
The union appealed to students and parents for understanding, patience and support during the period.
It also urged students to remain calm and law-abiding while discussions towards a resolution are pursued.
The union further called on other stakeholders to support efforts aimed at resolving the outstanding issues.
Traditional rulers, religious leaders, alumni associations and civil society organisations were among those mentioned by ASUU.
The union said wider stakeholder involvement could help create room for further engagement between the relevant parties.
ASUU also stated that its national leadership supports the actions taken by its Lagos branches.
According to the union, the process leading to the strike included communications with university administrations, governing councils and the relevant authorities.
The union said the 14-day ultimatum was issued after earlier efforts to secure implementation of the agreement did not produce the desired outcome.
The three affected universities serve students across different academic and professional disciplines.
LASU is based in Ojo, while LASUED has campuses including Oto and Ijanikin.
LASUSTECH is located in Ikorodu and offers programmes in science, technology and related fields.
The strike therefore has implications for a broad section of Lagos State’s public university community.
The latest development also comes after earlier warnings from ASUU that failure to address its demands could lead to industrial action.
In July, the union had called on the Lagos State Government to begin implementing the 2025 agreement to prevent disruption in the three institutions.
The current declaration marks a new stage in the dispute between the union and the state government.
ASUU has maintained that its objective is to secure implementation of the agreed provisions and improve conditions within the university system.
The Lagos State Government’s response to the latest declaration will be closely watched by students, parents, staff and other stakeholders.
Further discussions could determine the duration of the industrial action and the timing of a return to normal academic activities.
For now, ASUU’s indefinite strike remains in effect across LASU, LASUED and LASUSTECH.
The union has reiterated that constructive engagement remains possible and that academic activities can resume once the outstanding issues are satisfactorily addressed.
