The Lagos State University (LASU) has suspended all academic and social activities across its campuses following the deepening industrial dispute between staff unions and the Lagos State Government.
In a statement released by Mrs Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, Deputy Registrar and Coordinator of the Centre for Information and Public Relations, the university Senate announced that the 2024/2025 second semester examinations initially slated to begin Monday, August 4, have been suspended indefinitely.
The decision was reached during a virtual emergency meeting of the Senate held on Saturday, August 2, in response to the strike declared by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of university staff unions, which includes ASUU-LASU, NASU-LASU, SSANU-LASU, and NAAT-LASU.
According to the Senate, the ongoing strike is not targeting the university itself, but is instead focused on the Lagos State Government. The Vice-Chancellor, who also leads the Senate, mentioned in the meeting, “The main requests from the Joint Action Committee are aimed at the Lagos State Government.”
The Senate revealed that the university administration is making efforts to solve the issue, including facilitating talks between the unions and state officials. One such high-level meeting, led by Mr. Olabode Agoro, the Lagos State Head of Service, happened on Friday, August 1, with union representatives, university management, and relevant ministries present. The parties involved have agreed to meet again on Thursday, August 7, for further discussions.
Pending the outcome of these negotiations, the Senate has resolved to suspend all activities. “All socio-academic activities in the university are on hold until further notice,” the statement said.
As part of the emergency measures, LASU has ordered all students residing in the Ojo, LASUCOM, Epe, and Badagry campus hostels to vacate their accommodations by 6:00 a.m. on Monday, August 4, 2025.
Students and other members of the university community have been urged to remain calm and law-abiding. The statement concluded with the institution’s motto: “We are LASU, we are great!”
