The University of Lagos has criticised its chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities for declaring an industrial action without adhering to the required procedures.
The ASUU chapter at UNILAG, during a congress held on Tuesday, directed lecturers to withdraw their services starting Wednesday, citing the incomplete payment of salaries for January and February.
According to the union, lecturers did not receive their full entitlements under the Consolidated Salary Structure for Academics, as well as payments for the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance and the Professorial Allowance.
ASUU UNILAG chairman, Idou Keinde, said lecturers would not resume work until all outstanding payments are settled.
In response, UNILAG’s Head of Communication, Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, stressed that the university management remains committed to the welfare of its staff while continuing discussions with ASUU to address the concerns raised, particularly those relating to 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.
The university also assured students that ongoing examinations would proceed as planned on Wednesday to reduce disruptions to academic activities.
The statement emphasised the need to sustain academic operations during a crucial stage of the semester, including preparations for internships, the Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme, and admissions into the Nigerian Law School.
For courses where examinations were postponed, the university said new arrangements had been made to reschedule them, adding that all remaining examinations would resume from Thursday, March 12, 2026.
The management urged members of the university community to remain calm and continue with academic activities while discussions with ASUU continue in search of a resolution.