LASU Suspends Exams, Orders Students to Vacate Campus Amid Ongoing JAC Strike

Lagos State University (LASU) has directed all students to vacate the campus and postponed the 2024/2025 Second Semester Examinations following the ongoing industrial action by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of staff unions.

The decision was reached during a virtual Senate meeting held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, where the university leadership reviewed the situation stemming from the strike declared by JAC on Thursday, July 31. The unions involved include the LASU chapters of ASUU, NASU, SSANU, and NAAT.

According to the Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of Senate, the key demands of the striking unions are primarily addressed to the Lagos State Government. The university management has been actively involved in facilitating dialogue between the parties in recent weeks.

A high-level meeting, chaired by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro, was held on Friday, August 1, at Alausa, Ikeja. Attendees included representatives of the university, the unions, and relevant state ministries. It was agreed that discussions would continue, with a follow-up meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 7.

After careful deliberation, the Senate resolved to suspend all academic activities, including the examinations initially slated to begin on Monday, August 4, until further notice.

Furthermore, all students residing in the university’s hostels—across the Ojo, LASUCOM, Epe, and Badagry campuses—are required to vacate the premises by 6:00 a.m. on Monday, August 4, 2025.

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The university urges all students and members of the LASU community to remain calm and law-abiding during this period.

We are LASU, We are Great!

Signed:

Thomas-Onashilen Oluwayemisi A.

Deputy Registrar/Coordinator,

Centre for Information and Public Relations

Lagos State University