Nigerian education unions launch strikes and protests over agreements and concessions

ASUU strike Lagos State universities King’s College concession Trade Union Congress Nigerian education unions

Academic and labor unrest is impacting several educational institutions across Nigeria. In Lagos State, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared an indefinite strike at Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). The union is demanding that the state government implement the December 2025 ASUU-Federal Government agreement, specifically regarding the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) and welfare provisions for staff.

Simultaneously, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has suspended a planned industrial action aimed at Federal Unity Colleges following a meeting with the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa. The suspension is intended to allow a newly formed committee to review concerns regarding the proposed concession of King’s College, Lagos, to its alumni association. However, some unions, including the Joint Workers Council of the Federal Ministry of Education, have rejected this suspension, demanding a full reversal of the concession. This dispute has led to the closure of several Federal Unity Colleges in states such as Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Rivers.

In contrast, lecturers at Plateau State University have suspended their strike after reaching an agreement with the state government to address six key demands, including pension schemes and unpaid arrears.

Entities

Academic Staff Union of Universities · Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria · Federal Government of Nigeria · Federal Ministry of Education · King’s College · King’s College Old Boys’ Association · King’s College, Lagos · King’s College, Lagos · Lagos State University · Trade Union Congress · Tunji Alausa

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The agreement includes the Contributory Pension Scheme and implementation of the 2025 ASUU-FG agreement. edugist.org
[● 4 SOURCES] The suspension follows a meeting between TUC and the Minister of Education. phenomenal.com.ng · nannews.ng · nairametrics.com · punchng.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The committee will examine the policy document and recommendations. phenomenal.com.ng · nannews.ng · nairametrics.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Schools in Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Rivers remained closed or saw disrupted activities. realnewsmagazine.net · www.premiumtimesng.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The demands include CATA and welfare for serving and retired academic staff. ait.live · www.campusinfo.com.ng · newscentraltv.com · www.thebusinesspackage.com.ng · thewhistler.ng
[● 5 SOURCES] The strike is indefinite and effective immediately. ait.live · www.campusinfo.com.ng · newscentraltv.com · www.thebusinesspackage.com.ng · thewhistler.ng
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Joint Workers Council demands the reversal of the King’s College concession. platinumpost.news
[● 5 SOURCES] The union demands the domestication of the 2025 agreement in state-owned institutions. ait.live · www.campusinfo.com.ng · newscentraltv.com · www.thebusinesspackage.com.ng · thewhistler.ng