Academic and administrative activities at Lagos State University have been brought to a standstill following an indefinite strike declared by the institution’s staff unions, effective Thursday, July 31, 2025, in protest against unresolved grievances with the university management.

The industrial action was announced by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the university, which comprises the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-LASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU-LASU), Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU-LASU), and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT-LASU).

In a letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, and obtained by our correspondent on Friday, the unions directed all members of staff to withdraw their services and vacate their duty posts across all LASU campuses including the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Ikeja, and LASU Epe Campus.

The notice was jointly signed by ASUU-LASU Chairman, Prof. Ibrahim A. Bakare, and Secretary, Dr. Sylvester O. Idowu, along with their counterparts from SSANU-LASU, Mr. Oluwaseyi Lawal and Mr. Waheed Majekodunmi.

“Sequel to the decision reached at the Emergency Congress of the Joint Action Committee of the Lagos State University Staff Unions… we write to notify you that the indefinite strike action has commenced in Lagos State University,” the statement read in part.

“The strike action will be in force indefinitely until all the demands of staff members are met by the appropriate authorities,” it added.

The development came just days before the scheduled commencement of the university’s 2024/2025 second semester examinations, initially slated to begin on Monday.

The indefinite strike is expected to cause significant disruptions to academic activities and may delay examinations, graduation timelines, and other key university operations.

As of press time, the university management is yet to issue an official response.