The Joint Action Committee of staff unions at Lagos State University—comprising the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT)—has declared an indefinite strike.
It also directed all members to withdraw their services with immediate effect.
The decision was contained in a letter dated July 31, 2025, and addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello.
The notice was signed by ASUU-LASU Chairman and Secretary, Prof. Ibrahim A. Bakare and Sylvester O. Idowu, PhD, alongside SSANU-LASU Chairman and Secretary, Oluwaseyi Lawal and Waheed Majekodunmi.
The statement read, ‘’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 31st 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.”
The strike affects academic and non-academic operations at the main campus, LASUCOM in Ikeja, and the Epe campus.
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