The Digest:
Lagos State University (LASU) is at risk of a complete shutdown as staff unions, including ASUU, SSANU, NASU, and NAAT, declare an indefinite strike, effective July 31, 2025. This follows unresolved disputes with the university management.
Key Points:
- Strike declared by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of staff unions.
- All staff, including those at LASUCOM and LASU Epe, have been ordered to vacate their posts.
- The strike is set to continue indefinitely until demands are met.
- Exams for the second semester, scheduled for August 2025, are now uncertain.
- University management has yet to release an official statement.
- The strike follows a period of relative peace since 2018.
- Students are left uncertain about their academic future.
As LASU staff begin an indefinite strike, the university faces a severe disruption to its operations, with students unsure about upcoming exams and the academic calendar. The strike is a crucial reminder of the ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s higher education system.
Sources: Nairaland
