ASUU to Shut Down Lagos State Universities Over Unimplemented Agreement

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced its intention to picket and shut down three Lagos State-owned institutions: Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), and Lagos State University of Education (LASUED). This drastic measure stems from the state government's alleged failure to implement the FGN-ASUU 2025 Agreement.

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We are giving this warning ahead so that there won’t be any allegation that some persons are the ones sponsoring ASUU members to demand their rights.

Speaking at a press briefing, the Lagos Zonal Chairman of ASUU, Prof. Adesola Nassir, expressed disappointment with the state government's delay. He noted that despite numerous letters and six months of interactions, no concrete results have emerged. Nassir stated that ASUU members in these institutions feel neglected and undervalued, questioning the government's commitment to their welfare.

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The non-implementation of the Agreement being experienced by our members has left academic staff in the Lagos State-owned universities feeling neglected, undervalued, and increasingly uncertain about the government’s commitment to their welfare.

"We are giving this warning ahead so that there won’t be any allegation that some persons are the ones sponsoring ASUU members to demand their rights," Nassir said. He emphasized that the non-implementation of the agreement has left academic staff in uncertainty about their welfare commitments. ASUU recalled the eight-year negotiation process that led to the FGN-ASUU 2025 Agreement, which involved federal and state university representatives, aiming for a seamless implementation to avoid academic calendar disruptions.

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You would recall that our union engaged the Federal Government in eight tortuous years of renegotiation of the FGN-ASUU 2009 Agreement, culminating eventually in the signing of the ASUU-FGN 2025 Agreement.

Nassir questioned the state's commitment to excellence, stating, "For a state that proudly bears the slogan ‘Centre of Excellence,’ its managers, from the governor to the foot soldiers, know that excellence is sustained by people, particularly by those who create knowledge, educate professionals, conduct research, and shape future leaders." He pointed out that other states have already implemented the agreement, leaving Lagos as the only one lagging behind, causing despondency among staff who are being denied their rightful dues.

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For a state that proudly bears the slogan ‘Centre of Excellence,’ its managers, from the governor to the foot soldiers, know that excellence is sustained by people, particularly by those who create knowledge, educate professionals, conduct research, and shape future leaders.