ASUU-LASU, other unions begin indefinite strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, said it has commenced “a total and indefinite strike action” over the demand of staff members.

The strike action began today, 31st July, 2025, according to a statement by the ASUU-LASU Chairperson Ibrahim Bakare, a professor, and Secretary Sylvester Idowu.

The union said the declaration of the strike action conforms with the decision of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of all the staff unions in the university, adding that a letter has been sent to the vice-chancellor, Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, a professor, and the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

JAC comprises ASUU, the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT)

Sequel to the decision reached at the Emergency Congress of the Joint Action Committee of the Lagos State University Staff Unions (ASUU-LASU, SSANU-LASU, NAAT-LASU & NASU-LASU) that an INDEFINITE STRIKE ACTION should commence effective from Thursday 31 July, 2025, we write to notify you that the indefinite strike action has COMMENCED in Lagos State University. The strike action will be in force INDEFINITELY until all the demands of Staff Members are met by the appropriate authorities.

Consequently, all members of staff of the University and its affiliate Campuses (LASUCOM and LASU Epe Campus) are hereby DIRECTED to withdraw their services and vacate their official duty post with immediate effect.

While we thank you for your kind gesture and support always, accept, please, the assurances of the Unions’ kindest regards.