The University of Lagos, UNILAG, has rebuked its chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, for announcing an industrial action without following proper procedures.
The ASUU UNILAG chapter, during a congress held on Tuesday,
instructed lecturers to withdraw their services from Wednesday, citing
incomplete payment of January and February salaries.
The union claimed that members did not receive their full
Consolidated Salary Structure for Academics, Consolidated Academic Tools
Allowance, and Professorial Allowance.
ASUU’s chairman, Prof. Idou Keinde, said lecturers would not
return to work until all outstanding payments are settled.
In response, UNILAG’s Head of Communication, Adejoke
Alaga-Ibraheem, emphasized that the university remains committed to staff
welfare while continuing dialogue with ASUU to resolve concerns, particularly
unpaid Consolidated Academic Teaching Allowances.
“Management observes that due process was not followed in
making this declaration. Nevertheless, discussions with the ASUU Executive are
ongoing to address all issues,” the university stated.
UNILAG assured students that ongoing examinations would
proceed as scheduled on Wednesday to minimize disruption.
The statement highlighted the importance of maintaining
academic activities during a critical period of the semester, including
preparations for internships, the Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme,
and Law School admissions.
For courses where exams were postponed, the university said
rescheduling arrangements have been made, and all remaining examinations will
resume from Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Management urged the university community to remain calm and
continue academic activities as discussions with ASUU continue toward a
resolution.
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