Lagos State University (LASU) has directed all students residing in its hostels across Ojo, LASUCOM, Ikeja, Epe, and Badagry campuses to vacate by 6:00 a.m. on August 4 due to an ongoing strike by staff unions, which began on July 31.
In a statement issued on Saturday by Mrs. Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, LASU’s Deputy Registrar and Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, the university announced that its Senate, during a virtual meeting, reviewed the strike’s impact.
The striking unions include the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT).
“The senate of the university, while considering the report, noted the information provided by the vice-chancellor and chairman of senate,” the statement read.
“The information says the core demands of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the staff unions are directed at the Lagos State Government.”
The university management has been facilitating dialogue between the unions and the state government over recent weeks to seek a peaceful resolution.
On August 1, a meeting chaired by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro, was held at his office in Alausa, Ikeja, involving university management, JAC representatives, and relevant ministries.
It was agreed that further consultations would take place, with parties reconvening on August 7.
Following deliberations, the Senate resolved to suspend the 2024/2025 second semester examinations, originally set to begin on August 4, and halt all other university activities until further notice.
“In addition, all students residing in the university hostels across the Ojo, LASUCOM, Ikeja, Epe and Badagry campuses are to vacate the hostels latest by 6.00 a.m. on Aug. 4,” the statement added.
The university urged the LASU community, particularly students, to remain calm and law-abiding during this period. (NAN)
