LASUED Students Set for October 12 Resumption as ASUU Branch Suspends Strike

The union’s decision follows discussions with the Lagos State Government over academic staff allowances and other outstanding demands. Students of the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) are expected to resume academic activities on Monday, October 12, 2026, following the reported suspension of an industrial action by the institution’s branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The decision was reached at a union congress held on Thursday, October 8, according to a report published by CampusInfo on Friday. The development offers relief to students whose academic activities have been affected by the dispute. However, the suspension does not mean that every outstanding issue between the union and the state government has been resolved. According to the report, the union acknowledged the Lagos State Government’s approval of several academic staff allowances. These include a 40 per cent Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance, a 10 per cent Earned Academic Allowance and professorial allowances. The approvals formed part of discussions concerning the welfare and remuneration of academic staff in Lagos State-owned tertiary institutions. The union reportedly commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the approved measures while maintaining that other matters still required attention. The union’s congress reportedly stated that some aspects of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement still required further discussion and implementation. Other issues included provisions concerning retired professors and a proposed Lagos Factor Allowance. The report also referred to the implementation of deductions relating to the recapitalisation of National Union of Pensioners and Educational Managers Cooperative Society (NUPEMCO) shares, subject to the stated conditions. These matters indicate that the suspension of the strike is not necessarily the end of negotiations between the union and the authorities. With the reported resumption date approaching, students should prepare for the return of academic activities. They should check official university communication channels for instructions concerning lectures, examinations, registration and other outstanding academic requirements. Students who have been away from campus should also confirm whether their departments have issued revised timetables. Where examinations or other assessments were postponed, the university’s official notices should take precedence over unofficial messages circulating in student groups. Industrial disputes in universities can disrupt academic calendars, delay graduation and increase the financial burden on students who must continue paying for accommodation and daily living expenses. They can also affect lecturers’ working conditions and the continuity of teaching and research. The reported suspension of the LASUED strike is therefore an important development for students and staff. Nevertheless, sustained academic stability will depend on continued engagement between the union and the government, as well as progress on unresolved demands. For now, students should prepare for the announced October 12 resumption while waiting for any additional instructions from the university.