Strike: ASUU failed to follow due process, says UNILAG
Union suspends strike The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has stated the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), UNILAG chapter failed to follow due process following its declaration of an industrial
Union suspends strike
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has stated the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), UNILAG chapter failed to follow due process following its declaration of an industrial action.
The union at its congress on Tuesday resolved to down tools over what it described as “amputated” January and February salaries.
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However, a statement by the university’s Head of Communication Unit Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, noted that due process was not followed before the strike announcement.
According to the statement, the university maintained that it had continued to engage with the union to resolve the issues raised and ensure that the welfare of both staff and students is prioritized, adding that all examinations will continue as scheduled from today, while deans are to ensure that necessary arrangements are put in place for the smooth and successful conduct of the examinations.
Meanwhile the union has suspended the strike it declared on Tuesday over what it described as “amputated” salaries for January and February 2026.
The union announced the decision in a notice issued after the intervention of ASUU’s national leadership.
In the notice signed by the chairperson of ASUU-UNILAG,Prof. Idou Keinde, the branch said the national leadership of the union acknowledged its efforts to compel the university to pay the full salaries.
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It said the resolutions adopted by the branch congress was forwarded to the national body of the union.
According to the statement, several efforts are now underway in response to the branch’s demands, with university officials who previously declined to engage with the union now reaching out.
The union said its members were uncomfortable with what it described as another “systemic spate of owed components” in their new salaries, similar to what occurred in January and February 2026.
However, it was gathered that the president of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna , intervened and advised the branch to suspend the industrial action.
Following the directive from the national leadership, the branch asked its members to resume their normal duties while discussions continue.
“Members are enjoined to respectfully defer to our union’s national leadership and continue with their normal activities while this matter is being resolved,” the statement said.
