The Lagos State Government has called on the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of staff unions at Lagos State University (LASU) to end their ongoing indefinite strike, assuring that the welfare of both staff and students remains a top priority.
The strike, which began on Friday, July 31, 2025, involves four major unions at the institution: ASUU-LASU, SSANU-LASU, NASU-LASU, and NAAT-LASU, all under the JAC umbrella. It has led to a complete suspension of academic and administrative activities on the university campus.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Public Affairs, Ministry of Tertiary Education, Mamud Hassan, the government acknowledged receiving several formal communications from the unions outlining their unresolved grievances related to welfare and salaries.
Hassan noted that a series of high-level engagements have already taken place, involving top government officials, including the Head of Service, Bode Agoro, and union representatives. He explained that during earlier discussions, all parties had reportedly agreed to avoid any form of disruption to enable productive dialogue.
The Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Tolani Sule, also appealed for calm and mutual understanding among the unions, reiterating that the state government remains open to constructive engagement aimed at resolving the issues amicably.
“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 statement read in part.
The government expressed concern that the continued closure of the institution threatens to derail the academic calendar and jeopardize the future of students, who, it emphasized, are the very core of the university’s mission.
“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,” the statement continued. “We believe that a swift resolution can be achieved through constructive engagement not through the disruption of university operations.”
Commissioner Sule further urged union leaders to consider the state’s ongoing investments in LASU, especially amid increasing demands on government resources and the complexities of managing Lagos as a growing megacity.
“With strong collaboration, understanding, and trust, we can work together to find a lasting solution that benefits everyone,” he concluded.
