LASUED ASUU Suspends Strike, Announces Resumption Date for Academic Activities
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Lagos State University of Education chapter (ASUU-LASUED), has suspended its industrial action and announced Monday, October 12, 2026, as the date for the resumption of academic activities at the institution.
The decision was reached at the union’s congress held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, following deliberations on the ongoing dispute with the Lagos State Government and recent developments concerning the welfare of academic staff.
The announcement offers relief to students whose lectures and other academic activities have been disrupted by the strike. However, the union has made it clear that some outstanding demands remain unresolved and will continue to be discussed with the state government.
According to the resolutions reported by Myschool, the ASUU-LASUED Congress commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for approving key allowances for academic staff. The congress also resolved to suspend the industrial action and resume academic activities on Monday, October 12.
Students are therefore advised to prepare for the return to academic activities while monitoring official university communication channels for further instructions concerning lectures, examinations and other academic arrangements.
Why ASUU-LASUED Suspended the Strike
The suspension follows developments in negotiations between the Lagos State Government and university staff unions over the implementation of agreements relating to staff welfare and remuneration.
The dispute has centred on the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement in Lagos State-owned universities. ASUU has argued that relevant provisions of the agreement should be adopted and implemented by the state government to address concerns affecting lecturers’ earnings, allowances and welfare.
In September 2026, ASUU branches at Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) declared an indefinite strike after a 14-day ultimatum to the Lagos State Government expired without a resolution of their demands.
The union’s demands included the implementation of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) and welfare provisions for serving and retired academic staff.
The latest decision by ASUU-LASUED represents a change in the position of the union’s branch at the education-focused university. Following its October 8 congress, members agreed that the industrial action should be suspended while discussions on unresolved issues continue.
The decision should not, however, be interpreted as confirmation that every union or every Lagos State-owned university has ended its industrial action. The latest announcement specifically concerns the LASUED branch of ASUU.
Lagos Government Approves 40% CATA, 10% EAA and Professorial Allowances
One of the key issues highlighted in the congress resolutions was the approval of allowances for academic staff by the Lagos State Government.
ASUU-LASUED commended the governor for approving the following:
40% Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA): An allowance identified by the union as part of the welfare provisions being pursued for academic staff.
10% Earned Academic Allowance (EAA): Another allowance included in the reported government approval.
Professorial Allowances: Allowances relating to professorial staff.
The approvals were welcomed by the congress and formed part of the developments considered before the decision to suspend the strike.
Nevertheless, approval of specific allowances does not mean that every issue raised by the union has been settled. The congress identified additional matters that require further discussion and implementation with the state government.
The distinction is important because the suspension of an industrial action and the complete resolution of a labour dispute are not necessarily the same thing. The former allows activities to resume, while the latter requires the parties to address the outstanding issues that led to the dispute.
Students should therefore understand the latest development as a decision to resume academic activities while negotiations over remaining demands continue.
Outstanding Demands Remain Under Discussion
Although ASUU-LASUED welcomed the government’s approval of the allowances, the congress resolved to continue pursuing other provisions of the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement and additional welfare demands.
1. Welfare provisions for retired professors
The union stated that issues relating to salary-for-life provisions for retired professors and other aspects of the agreement should be discussed further and implemented in consultation with the state government.
This remains one of the issues the union intends to pursue beyond the immediate resumption of academic activities.
2. Lagos Factor Allowance
The congress also resolved that the proposed Lagos Factor Allowance should be discussed further with the government.
The issue forms part of the wider negotiations over staff welfare and compensation. The latest report does not establish that the allowance has been fully approved or implemented, so staff should await further official clarification.
3. Other internal and external demands
ASUU-LASUED further resolved to continue pursuing other demands, both internal and external.
This indicates that the suspension of the strike does not amount to the withdrawal of the union’s broader welfare concerns. Rather, the branch intends to continue engaging the relevant authorities while academic activities resume.
4. NUPEMCO share recapitalisation deductions
The congress also addressed the previously agreed deductions relating to the recapitalisation of NUPEMCO shares.
According to the reported resolutions, the deductions are to commence from October 2026 salaries, subject to the implementation of the approved allowances specified by the congress.
Staff members affected by this arrangement should consult official union communications for clarification about how the condition will apply to their individual circumstances.
LASUED Academic Activities to Resume October 12
The main development for students is the confirmation that academic activities are scheduled to resume on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Students should begin preparing to return to their academic routines and pay attention to any further instructions issued by the university.
The resumption date provides a clear timeline following weeks of uncertainty caused by the industrial action. However, students should avoid assuming that every lecture, examination or departmental activity will automatically follow its previous timetable.
Departments may need to communicate updated schedules or other arrangements depending on how the disruption has affected their academic calendars.
Students are encouraged to:
Check official LASUED communication channels for resumption announcements.
Contact their departments or course representatives for information about lecture schedules.
Monitor notices concerning examinations, continuous assessments and other academic activities.
Keep track of any revised academic calendar released by the university.
Confirm any specific reporting instructions before travelling to campus.
These steps can help students avoid relying on rumours or outdated timetables during the transition back to normal academic activities.
Does the Suspension Apply to LASU and LASUSTECH?
No. The announcement discussed here concerns the ASUU branch at Lagos State University of Education.
Although ASUU branches at LASU, LASUED and LASUSTECH were involved in the September industrial action, the reported October 8 resolution specifically records the decision of the ASUU-LASUED Congress.
Students of Lagos State University and Lagos State University of Science and Technology should therefore seek confirmation from their respective institutions and ASUU branches before concluding that their strike has also been suspended.
There is also a wider distinction between the lecturers’ union and other staff unions. Industrial disputes involving non-academic staff or other university workers may have separate demands, negotiations and decisions.
Consequently, the LASUED announcement should not be treated as proof that all industrial action across Lagos State-owned universities has ended.
What Students Should Know
The key information from the announcement is straightforward:
Institution: Lagos State University of Education (LASUED).
Union: Academic Staff Union of Universities, LASUED chapter.
Decision date: Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Strike status: Suspended by the ASUU-LASUED Congress.
Resumption date: Monday, October 12, 2026.
Allowances acknowledged: 40% CATA, 10% EAA and professorial allowances.
Outstanding issues: Further discussions on retired professors’ welfare, the Lagos Factor Allowance and other union demands.
The union’s decision is a significant step towards restoring academic activities at LASUED. At the same time, the outstanding issues show that discussions between the union and the Lagos State Government are expected to continue.
Students should rely on verified announcements from LASUED and their departments for any additional details about lectures, examinations and the academic calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has ASUU-LASUED suspended its strike?
Yes. The ASUU-LASUED Congress resolved to suspend its industrial action at its meeting held on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
When will academic activities resume at LASUED?
Academic activities are scheduled to resume on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Why did ASUU-LASUED suspend the strike?
The decision followed deliberations on the industrial dispute and the Lagos State Government’s approval of the 40% Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance, 10% Earned Academic Allowance and professorial allowances.
Have all the union’s demands been met?
No. The reported resolutions indicate that discussions will continue on other provisions of the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement, the Lagos Factor Allowance, welfare provisions for retired professors and additional demands.
Does the suspension mean ASUU has called off the strike at every Lagos State university?
The reported decision specifically concerns ASUU-LASUED. Students at LASU and LASUSTECH should check their respective institutions for separate confirmation.
What should LASUED students do now?
Students should prepare for the October 12 resumption and monitor official university and departmental channels for updated timetables and instructions.
Conclusion
The suspension of the ASUU-LASUED strike brings welcome relief to students and staff of Lagos State University of Education, with academic activities scheduled to resume on Monday, October 12, 2026.
The decision follows the government’s approval of key academic staff allowances, while negotiations over other welfare demands remain ongoing. Although the development marks progress towards restoring normal academic routines, students should continue to follow official university announcements for further guidance.
The immediate priority for students is to prepare for resumption, confirm departmental arrangements and stay informed about any changes to the academic calendar. For staff and the union, attention will remain on the implementation of approved allowances and the resolution of outstanding demands through further engagement with the Lagos State Government.
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