ASUU threatens shutdown of Lagos State Universities

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned that three Lagos State-owned universities could face another round of industrial action if the state government fails to implement the 2025 agreement reached between the Federal Government and ASUU.

The warning was issued on Thursday during a press conference held at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH).

The universities affected are Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), and LASUSTECH.

ASUU said it is ready to support any action taken by its branches in the three institutions if the Lagos State Government continues to delay the implementation of the agreement, six months after it was signed.

Speaking at the briefing, ASUU Lagos Zone Coordinator, Adesola Nassir, said lecturers in the affected universities are becoming frustrated and uncertain about the government’s commitment to their welfare.

He questioned how the government expects universities to achieve high standards and global recognition when lecturers’ welfare issues remain unresolved.

Nassir also said it was disappointing that Lagos State, often called the “Centre of Excellence,” had not implemented the agreement while some other states had already begun doing so.

According to him, the delay is affecting staff morale and could lead to declining academic standards, poor staff motivation, and disruption of academic activities.

The union also raised concerns over unresolved issues in LASU and LASUED, including the dismissal of some union officials and the alleged victimisation of the ASUU chairperson at LASUED.

ASUU said the Lagos State Government should be held responsible if the universities eventually embark on strike action.

The union called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to urgently intervene, conclude discussions with ASUU branches in the affected institutions, and implement the 2025 agreement to prevent a crisis in the state’s university system.