FG Reiterates ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy As ASUU Begins Strike
The government stated that it will be guided by this law should academic activities be disrupted in the nation’s universities.
As the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) embarks on a two-week warning strike, the Federal Government has emphasised that the “No Work, No Pay” policy remains an existing labour law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The government stated that it will be guided by this law should academic activities be disrupted in the nation’s universities.
In a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, the government reaffirmed that while it continues to demonstrate goodwill and flexibility, it will not abdicate its responsibility to uphold fairness and accountability in the use of public resources.
It added that the Minister of Education has appealed to all academic unions to embrace partnership and dialogue, rather than confrontation, in the collective interest of the nation’s higher education sector.
ASUU, on Sunday, announced a total and comprehensive two-week warning strike in public universities across Nigeria.
Addressing a press conference on Sunday at the University of Abuja, the Union’s National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, stated that there had been no meaningful progress to prevent the union from moving forward with its planned industrial action.
He explained that the 14-day notice, issued on September 28, 2025, had lapsed without any substantial response from the relevant authorities.
He stated that all ASUU branches across the country have been directed to commence a full withdrawal of their services beginning at midnight on Monday, October 13, 2025.
According to Professor Piwuna, the strike would be both total and comprehensive, in line with the resolution reached at the union’s most recent National Executive Council (NEC) meeting.
On Wednesday last week, the Federal Government appealed to ASUU to shelve its planned strike, assuring that it is committed to addressing all outstanding demands raised by the union.
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the Federal Government is already looking into the demands of the Union and progress is already being made in the ongoing negotiations between both parties.
The Minister explained that the Mahmud Yayale Ahmed Federal Government Tertiary Institutions Expanded Negotiation Committee had been reconstituted and inaugurated to fast-track talks with both academic and non-academic unions in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
He added that President Bola Tinubu had given clear directives that all efforts must be made to avoid another disruption in the nation’s tertiary institutions.
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View AllLASU-JAC Suspends Strike; Academic Activities Resume Wednesday
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of staff unions at Lagos State University (LASU) has officially suspended its ongoing strike. As a result, academic activities are set to resume on Wednesday, 13 August 2025.
Confirming the development, the Students’ Union Public Relations Officer, Comrade Asikoto Olamide Mauyon, stated that the suspension was agreed upon by the unions, paving the way for the resumption of lectures and other academic engagements.
Campusinfo also gathered that the Senate of the University will convene to release a revised second-semester examination timetable in preparation for the continuation of the academic calendar.
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View AllLASU MANAGEMENT DIRECTS STAFF TO RESUME WORK AS LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT MEETS STAFF UNIONS’ DEMANDS
The Lagos State University Management, at its Special Virtual Meeting held on *Friday, 8th August 2025* deliberated on the Communiqué with respect to the Meeting of Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat with the Joint Action Committee of the Lagos State University Staff Unions, the University Management, and other relevant stakeholders and noted as follows:
1) The referred meeting was convened on *Thursday, 7th August 2025* by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat to resolve the issue of the twenty-three (23) months’ arrears arising from the implementation of the 25% / 35% salary increase in the University.
2) The Deputy Governor noted that the Lagos State Government had domesticated the implementation of 25% / 35% salary increase in December 2024 with immediate effect thenceforth. However, in view of the staff unions agitation for twenty-three (23) months’ arrears, the government on compassionate grounds, approved the payment of twelve (12) months out of the twenty-three (23) months’ arrears. It was resolved that twelve (12) months of the arrears would be paid;
3) The state government would pay nine (9) months’ arrears in three (3) monthly instalments, effective August to October 2025 while the University Management would pay the balance of three (3) months from November 2025 to January 2026.
The University Management further noted from the Communiqué as follows:
a. The Deputy Governor promised to further discuss with the Governor regarding the Unions’ request for 20% salary increase as promised by Mr Governor to all civil servants in Lagos State in 2023 during his electioneering campaign;
b. The Joint Action Committee of the staff unions promised to convene its Congress on Friday, 8th August 2025, with a view to suspending the strike effective Monday, 11th August 2025; and
c. All relevant stakeholders at the meeting duly signed the Communiqué.
The University Management, after exhaustive deliberation, *directed* that all staff members of the university should *resume duty effective Monday, 11th August 2025* AND also urged them to go about their normal duties peacefully.
The University Management expresses its sincere appreciation to all staff members for their patience, understanding, and continued cooperation throughout this period.
Thank you.
Signed.
*Thomas-Onashile* Oluwayemisi A.
Deputy Registrar/Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, Lagos State University
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View AllLASU Orders Students to Vacate Campus Amid JAC Strike, Exams Postponed
…Directs students to vacate university hostels in view of ongoing industrial action
The Lagos State University Senate at its virtual meeting held on Saturday, 2nd August 2025 considered and reviewed the report of the declared industrial action by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Staff Unions comprising the LASU Chapters of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) on Thursday, 31st July 2025.
Senate of the University, while considering the verbal report, noted the information provided by the Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of Senate that:
i. The core demands of the Joint Action Committee are directed at the Lagos State Government;
ii. The University Management has, over the past few weeks, facilitated dialogue and pursued peaceful resolutions between the unions and the State Government;
iii. In line with the above, the Lagos State Government convened a meeting comprising University Management, representatives of the Joint Action Committee, representatives of the relevant ministries, and chaired by the Head of Service, Mr Olabode Agoro, on Friday, 1st August 2025 at the office of the Head of Service in Alausa, Ikeja; and
iv. At the said meeting, it was agreed that further consultations would be held, with all parties reconvening on *Thursday, 7th August 2025*.
The Senate, after due deliberations, *resolved* that the *2024/2025 Second Semester Examinations, initially scheduled to commence on Monday, 4th August 2025, be put on hold and all other activities in the University be suspended until further notice*.
In addition, all students residing in the university hostels across the Ojo, LASUCOM, Epe, and Badagry campuses are *to vacate the hostels lastest by 6:00 a.m. on Monday, 4th August 2025*.
Members of the LASU community, particularly students, are enjoined to remain calm and law-abiding during this period.
We are LASU, We are Great!
Signed,
Thomas-OnashilenOluwayemisi A.
Deputy Registrar/Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations
Lagos State University
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View AllASUU-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.
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