The management of Lagos State University (LASU) has directed its workers to resume work on Monday, August 11, 2025, following a resolution of their demands by the Lagos State Government. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, urged the staff to call off their industrial action, emphasizing that the university's progress has been achieved through unity and constructive dialogue.
According to Prof. Olatunji-Bello, the state government has made offers in response to staff demands, which may not meet every expectation but should be accepted as part of the realities of negotiations. She highlighted the university's achievements under her administration, including:
- Improved Staff Welfare: 100% End of the Year bonus for all staff, prompt promotions, and priority admission and employment opportunities for staff family members
- Regular Salary Payments: Salaries are paid by the 23rd of every month
- Career Advancement: Amnesty promotions, full payment of Earned Academic Allowances, and removal of administrative ceilings on career progression
- Training Opportunities: Unprecedented training opportunities locally and internationally
The VC assured staff that their welfare remains a top priority and urged them to return to work, not as a concession, but as a demonstration of their belief in each other and the university's collective strength. With this development, academic and administrative activities are expected to resume on Monday, August 11, 2025.
