Lagos urges LASU unions to call off strike, appeals for dialogue

The Lagos State Government has appealed to the Joint Action Committee of all staff unions at Lagos State University to end their ongoing indefinite strike, assuring that the welfare of both staff and students remains a top priority.

The appeal was made on Monday as academic and administrative activities at the institution continue to suffer disruption after the JAC, comprising ASUU‑LASU, SSANU‑LASU, NASU‑LASU, and NAAT‑LASU, commenced an indefinite strike on Friday, July 31, 2025, over unresolved welfare and salary grievances.

This was contained in a statement made available by the Director of Public Affairs, Ministry of Tertiary Education, Mamud Hassan.

He said the state government acknowledged receiving several formal correspondence from the striking unions on the matter.

He further disclosed that high-level meetings had been held involving the State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, to address the concerns of the unions, adding that government representatives and the unions had previously agreed to shelve any disruptive action to allow meaningful deliberation.

He added that the State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Tolani Sule, also called for calm, understanding, and cooperation amongst the unions, emphasising the state government’s efforts to find sustainable and amicable solutions, while ‘the door is still open for continuous dialogue.’

The statement partly read, “In light of the ongoing indefinite strike, the government is earnestly appealing to the leadership of JAC comprising ASUU-LASU, SSANU-LASU, NAAT-LASU, and NASU-LASU to reconsider their position and call off the industrial action.

“The suspension of academic and administrative activities not only disrupts the academic calendar but also negatively affects the future of our students, who are the primary reason for the university’s existence.

​“The Lagos State Government assures parents, students, academic and non-academic staff, that we are committed to restoring academic activities and industrial peace at Lagos State University.

“It is believed that a swift resolution can be achieved through constructive engagement, not through the disruption of the University’s operations.

“​The Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Tolani Sule, pleads for the peace, understanding, and cooperation of all stakeholders. He urged the union leaders to consider government efforts in funding the University despite the increasing demands on the government cum the challenges of Lagos as a model megacity.

“With strong collaboration, understanding, and trust, we can work together to find a lasting solution that benefits everyone.”