Academic activities are expected to resume immediately at Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) following the suspension of an industrial action by lecturers under the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
The union announced the decision on Friday after negotiations over staff welfare and the implementation of outstanding agreements, bringing relief to students and parents affected by the disruption.
In a joint statement, the union leaders described the development as a significant step towards improving lecturers’ welfare and ensuring that previously reached agreements with the Lagos State Government are fulfilled.
The statement was signed by Olusegun Babalola, Coordinator of the Steering Committee, ASUU-LASU; Grace Abimbola, Acting Chairman of ASUU-LASUED; and Murisiku Onigemo, Chairman of ASUU-LASUTECH.
The union expressed appreciation to media organisations, civil society groups, traditional rulers, students, parents and other stakeholders who supported its members during the negotiations.
It specifically acknowledged the contributions of pro-worker organisations, including the Joint Action Front (JAF), Education Rights Concern (ERC) and Campaign for Democratic Workers Rights (CDWR), for their advocacy on workers’ welfare and quality public tertiary education.
ASUU also commended traditional rulers for their interventions and thanked students and parents for their patience during the industrial action.
“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.
Confirming the immediate return of its members to the classrooms, the union reiterated its commitment to academic excellence and the delivery of quality university education.
However, ASUU noted that discussions with the Lagos State Government would continue until the outstanding issues relating to lecturers’ welfare packages are comprehensively resolved.
“As our members return to the classrooms with immediate effect, we reaffirm our commitment to academic excellence and quality university education,” the statement added.
The suspension is expected to allow teaching and other academic activities to resume across the three state-owned institutions, although the union’s continued engagement with the government indicates that some aspects of the dispute remain unresolved.
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