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Strike: LASU orders students to vacate hostels

The Lagos State University (LASU) has directed students residing in the institution’s hostels to vacate the premises due to a strike by staff unions.

The LASU Deputy Registrar and Coordinator of the Centre for Information and Public Relations, Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, made this known via a statement issued on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

The university directed the students to vacate the hostels on or before Monday, August 4.

Thomas-Onashile stated that LASU’s Senate, at a virtual meeting on Saturday, reviewed a report of the strike which commenced on July 31.

These unions comprise 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).

Thomas-Onashile said: “The senate of the university, while considering the report, noted the information provided by the vice-chancellor and chairman of senate.

“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, over the past few weeks, facilitated dialogue and pursued peaceful resolutions between the unions and the state government.

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“In line with the above, the government convened a meeting comprising the university management, representatives of the JAC and relevant ministries.”

Thomas-Onashile also disclosed that the meeting held on Friday, August 1, was chaired by the Lagos State Head of Service, Olabode Agoro.

She added that it was agreed at the meeting that further consultations would be held, with all parties reconvening on August 7.

The LASU Deputy Registrar stated: “The senate, after due deliberations, resolved that the 2024/2025 second semester examinations, initially scheduled to commence on August 4, be put on hold.

“All other activities in the university will be suspended 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 lastest by 6:00 a.m. on August 4.”

Thomas-Onashile further urged members of the LASU community, particularly students,  to remain calm and law-abiding.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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