Lecturers at Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) are set to resume academic activities immediately after the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) suspended its industrial action.
The union announced the suspension on Friday in a joint statement signed by Olusegun Babalola, Coordinator of the Steering Committee, ASUU-LASU; Grace Abimbola, Acting Chairman, ASUU-LASUED; and Murisiku Onigemo, Chairman, ASUU-LASUSTECH.
The decision followed negotiations between the union and the Lagos State Government over staff welfare and outstanding agreements.
“Our struggle for improved staff welfare and the implementation of vital academic agreements has reached a significant milestone, largely due to the collective support of well-meaning individuals and organisations,” the statement said.
The suspension is expected to bring relief to students and parents whose academic calendars were disrupted by the strike at the three state-owned institutions.
ASUU expressed gratitude to the media, civil society organisations, traditional rulers, students, parents, and other stakeholders for their support during the negotiations.
The union particularly acknowledged the contributions of the Joint Action Front, Education Rights Concern, and Campaign for Democratic Workers Rights for their advocacy in support of quality public tertiary education.
The lecturers also praised traditional rulers for their interventions and thanked students and parents for their patience and understanding throughout the industrial action.
While directing members to return to the classrooms with immediate effect, the union reaffirmed its commitment to academic excellence and quality university education.
“As our members return to the classrooms with immediate effect, we reaffirm our commitment to academic excellence and quality university education,” the statement added.
However, ASUU said it would continue engaging the Lagos State Government to ensure the full resolution of all outstanding issues related to its members’ welfare package.
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