- Lagos State Government has taken steps to address the ongoing strike action at Lagos State University (LASU)
- The Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu-led government called for the immediate suspension of the strike action
- The Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Tolani Sule, provided more details about the meetings held with various stakeholders
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide
Ikeja, Lagos state – Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu-led Lagos State Government has intervened in the ongoing strike action by academic and non-academic staff of the Lagos State University (LASU).
Legit.ng recalls that LASU unions commenced an indefinite strike, forcing a full shutdown just days before second-semester exams were to begin for the 2024/2025 academic session.
The Lagos state government urged union leaders to suspend the industrial action to allow for constructive dialogue.
The Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Tolani Sule, noted that the state was committed to finding an amicable resolution to the crisis.
As reported by Vanguard, Sule made the government’s appeal in a statement issued on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
He reiterated Sanwo-Olu’s administration’s commitment to the welfare of all state civil servants, including university staff.
“The government acknowledges the concerns raised by the JAC and has taken steps to engage with union representatives to address their grievances.
“However, we urge the unions to consider suspending the strike to give room for continued dialogue.”
The Commissioner confirmed that high-level meetings took place, including with the State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, as well as representatives from the Ministry of Establishments and Training.
“During these meetings, it was mutually agreed that any action likely to disrupt academic and industrial peace at LASU should be suspended, allowing the government sufficient time to evaluate and respond to the unions’ demands.”
Sule assured stakeholders that efforts are ongoing to reach a sustainable resolution.
“We appeal to the leadership of ASUU-LASU, SSANU-LASU, NAAT-LASU, and NASU-LASU to reconsider their stance in the interest of students, whose education and future are directly impacted by the disruption.”
LASU emerges as Nigeria’s most sought-after university
Recall that LASU officially become Nigeria’s top university of choice, according to 2024 application data unveiled by JAMB.
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) and University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) followed as second and third, respectively, marking a shift in longstanding applicant trends.
UNILORIN, once the preferred destination for students due to its stable academic calendar, has been overtaken by LASU’s rising appeal.
LASU produces 10 first-class graduates at Law School
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Lagos State University (LASU) law graduates shone like a million stars at the Nigerian Law School held its 2025 Call to Bar Ceremony in Abuja.
At least ten law graduates of Nigeria’s most sought-after university bagged first-class degrees at the 2025 Nigerian Law School.
LASU graduate of Common and Islamic Law, Lawal Maryam Abiodun, also emerged as the best female student at the Nigerian Law School.
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