UNILAG Says ASUU Strike Announcement Ignored Required Procedures
The University of Lagos has criticised its local branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities for declaring a strike without observing the laid-down procedures.
Lecturers under the ASUU UNILAG chapter had, during a congress on Tuesday, resolved to begin an industrial action from Wednesday. The union said the decision was taken because members had not received the complete payment of their January and February salaries.
According to the union, the payments made did not include the full Consolidated Salary Structure for Academics, the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance and the Professorial Allowance owed to staff.
The chairman of the chapter, Prof. Idou Keinde, stated that lecturers would stay away from their duties until the outstanding entitlements are fully settled.
However, reacting to the announcement, the university’s management said the union did not follow the required process before declaring the action.
The institution’s Head of Communication, Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, said the university remains committed to staff welfare and has continued discussions with ASUU leaders to resolve the issues raised, particularly those relating to unpaid Consolidated Academic Teaching Allowances.
“Management observes that due process was not followed in making this declaration. Nevertheless, discussions with the ASUU Executive are ongoing to address all issues.”
The university also assured students that examinations already scheduled would continue on Wednesday as planned to avoid disrupting the academic calendar.
It explained that academic activities must continue at this critical stage of the semester, especially as students are preparing for internships, the Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme and Law School admission processes.
Management added that examinations earlier postponed in some courses have been rearranged, while all remaining papers will resume from Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Students and staff were urged to remain calm while negotiations with the union continue in hopes of reaching a resolution soon.
