The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced that it will begin an indefinite strike, a move that could disrupt academic activities and affect thousands of students across the institution.
The union explained that the industrial action was necessary because lecturers received what they described as “amputated” salaries for January and February 2026. According to ASUU, the reduced payments fall far short of what staff are owed and are unacceptable.
The announcement came in a statement issued after an emergency meeting held on Tuesday and signed by Idou Kehinde, the ASUU UNILAG chairperson, and Adesina Arikawe, the union’s secretary.
The statement stressed that the strike will continue until the university management addresses the union’s demands in full.
ASUU has, for many years, raised concerns about staff welfare and salary delays at universities across Nigeria.
The union argues that failure to pay lecturers properly undermines the quality of education, disrupts academic schedules, and creates uncertainty for students and their families.
This latest strike follows a pattern of industrial actions across Nigerian universities, where ASUU has often resorted to strikes to press for full and timely payment of salaries, improved working conditions, and adequate funding for educational infrastructure.
Students and parents have expressed concern over the potential effects of the strike, particularly on examinations, lectures, and academic progression. Some have called on both the union and university management to engage in urgent dialogue to avoid prolonged disruption.
The UNILAG chapter of ASUU has vowed to maintain the strike until their grievances are fully addressed, sending a clear message to university authorities that they are serious about fair treatment and the welfare of academic staff.
As the situation develops, stakeholders including students, parents, and educational authorities are advised to stay informed about updates from ASUU and UNILAG management.
The coming days will be critical in determining how quickly negotiations can resolve the dispute and bring an end to the strike.
