UNILAG rejects ASUU strike, confirms exams will continue amid unpaid salaries

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has rejected its chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) after the union declared an industrial action without following due process.

ASUU UNILAG had on Tuesday ordered lecturers to withdraw their services from Wednesday over unpaid January and February salaries.

The ASUU UNILAG chairman, Prof Idou Keinde, stated that lecturers did not receive the full complement of their salaries, including the Consolidated Salary Structure for Academics, Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance, and Professorial Allowance.

“We will not resume work until our full salaries are paid,” Keinde added.

UNILAG, through its Head of Communication Unit, Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, said on Wednesday that the university would continue to engage with the ASUU executive to resolve the issues, especially the unpaid Consolidated Academic Teaching Allowances.

“The Management of the University of Lagos has noted reports circulating in the media that the Academic Staff Union of Universities, UNILAG Chapter, at its Congress held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, directed its members to suspend their services over alleged unpaid Consolidated Academic Teaching Allowances.

Management observes that due process was not followed in making this declaration. Nevertheless, in its commitment to the welfare of staff and students, the university has continued to engage with the ASUU Executive to address all issues,” the statement read.

The situation remains under negotiation as both parties work to resolve the matter, with the university committed to addressing the concerns raised by its staff.