ASUU-LASUED SUSPENDS STRIKE, RESUMES ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES ON OCTOBER 12, 2026

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Lagos State University of Education Chapter (ASUU-LASUED), has announced the suspension of its industrial action following a Congress meeting held on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

The Union disclosed that academic activities at the Lagos State University of Education will resume on Monday, October 12, 2026, following deliberations on the state of the industrial action and outstanding demands of the Union.

In a statement signed by the Vice Chairperson, Comrade Olayemi G. Abimbola, and the Secretary, Comrade Ibraheem A. Alabi, the Congress outlined several resolutions concerning staff allowances, the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN)/ASUU Agreement, and other welfare-related issues.

ASUU-LASUED Congress Resolutions

Following extensive deliberations, the Congress reached the following resolutions:

1. Approval of Staff Allowances

The Union commended the approval by the Lagos State Governor, His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, of the following allowances:

• 40% Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA).
  • 10% Earned Academic Allowance (EAA).
  • Professorial Allowances.

2. Implementation of Other Provisions of the 2025 FGN/ASUU Agreement

The Congress resolved that other aspects of the domestication of the 2025 FGN/ASUU Agreement should be further discussed with the Lagos State Government and implemented.

These include provisions relating to salary for life for retired professors and other outstanding matters contained in the agreement.

3. Lagos Factor Allowance

The Union also resolved to continue discussions with the Lagos State Government concerning the proposed Lagos Factor Allowance.

4. Recapitalisation of NUPEMCO Shares

The Congress reaffirmed its earlier decision, reached on April 2, 2026, concerning deductions for the recapitalisation of National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers Employees Multipurpose Cooperative Society (NUPEMCO) shares.

According to the resolution, the deductions are to commence from the October 2026 salary, subject to the implementation of the approved allowances outlined in the first resolution.

5. Outstanding Union Demands

The Congress resolved that ASUU-LASUED should continue pursuing its other outstanding demands, both within the university and with external stakeholders.

Academic Activities to Resume October 12

Following the resolutions reached at the Congress, ASUU-LASUED announced the suspension of its industrial action.

The Union stated that all academic activities at the Lagos State University of Education are scheduled to resume on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Students are advised to take note of the resumption date and follow further announcements from the university regarding lectures and other academic activities.

Union Reaffirms Commitment to Solidarity

The statement concluded with the Union reaffirming its commitment to solidarity without compromise.

The announcement was signed by Comrade Olayemi G. Abimbola, Vice Chairperson, and Comrade Ibraheem A. Alabi, Secretary, on behalf of ASUU-LASUED.

For further enquiries, the Union provided the following email address: asuulasued@gmail.com.

Conclusion

The suspension of the industrial action by ASUU-LASUED paves the way for the resumption of academic activities at the Lagos State University of Education on October 12, 2026.

While the Union welcomed the approval of selected staff allowances, it also resolved to continue engaging the Lagos State Government on outstanding welfare issues and other provisions of the 2025 FGN/ASUU Agreement.

Students are encouraged to stay informed through official university announcements ahead of the scheduled resumption.