ASUU Suspends Strike At Three Lagos State Universities, Directs Lecturers To Resume

 

Lecturers at Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) are to resume academic activities immediately following the suspension of an industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

The union announced the decision on Friday in a joint statement signed by Olusegun Babalola, Coordinator of the Steering Committee, ASUU-LASU; Grace Abimbola, Acting Chairman, ASUU-LASUED; and Murisiku Onigemo, Chairman, ASUU-LASUSTECH.

According to TVC News, the suspension followed negotiations with the Lagos State Government over staff welfare and outstanding agreements.

“Our struggle for improved staff welfare and the implementation of vital academic agreements has reached a significant milestone, largely due to the collective support of well-meaning individuals and organisations,” the statement said.

The development is expected to bring relief to students and parents affected by the disruption of academic activities at the three state-owned institutions.

ASUU expressed appreciation to the media, civil society organisations, traditional rulers, students, parents and other stakeholders for their support during the negotiations.

The union specifically acknowledged the contributions of the Joint Action Front, Education Rights Concern and Campaign for Democratic Workers Rights, describing their advocacy as supportive of quality public tertiary education.

It also commended traditional rulers for their interventions and praised students and parents for their patience and understanding throughout the industrial action.

Directing its members to return to the classrooms with immediate effect, the union reaffirmed its commitment to academic excellence and quality university education.

“As our members return to the classrooms with immediate effect, we reaffirm our commitment to academic excellence and quality university education,” the statement added.

However, ASUU said it would continue engaging the Lagos State Government to ensure the full resolution of outstanding issues concerning its members’ welfare package.