Workers' unions across Lagos State owned Universities have given the Lagos State Government seven days to address outstanding demands or face an indefinite strike, with the ultimatum announced at a joint press conference held at Lagos State University, Ojo campus.

The Joint Action Committee, comprising ASUU, NASU, SSANU and NAAT, represents staff at Lagos State University, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Lagos State University of Education and Lagos State University College of Medicine. The briefing was attended by representatives of all four unions, who urged the government to act urgently to avert disruption of academic activities.

Speaking on behalf of the unions, Chairman of ASUU LASU, Prof. Ibrahim Bakare, disclosed that Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu had announced on May 1, 2026 that all Lagos State workers would receive a N50,000 palliative, with official communication indicating that tertiary Institutions were included. He noted that while Lagos State Civil Service workers received the payment, university staff were excluded despite repeated engagement with management and government officials.

Bakare revealed that the unions had written to and consulted with the offices of the Governor, Deputy Governor, Commissioners for Tertiary Education and Establishments and Training, the Head of Service, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, the Accountant General and relevant Permanent Secretaries, but described the government's response as unsatisfactory and vague.

"We explored every peaceful and reasonable avenue available to us because we believe in dialogue. Unfortunately, our members have become exhausted and can no longer continue to wait while other categories of public servants have received the payment," he stated.

He warned that failure to meet the demand before the ultimatum expires would compel the unions to determine their next line of action, including industrial action. Bakare added that Lagos had accumulated seven months of outstanding liabilities under Federal Government agreements, despite earlier assurances from Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, and noted that Ekiti and Osun States had already implemented similar agreements.

The unions also renewed calls for the release of staff buses promised by Sanwo Olu and resolution of an outstanding 20% salary related issue.

Chairman of NASU LASU, Comrade Obafemi Sanni, maintained that the government's lackadaisical attitude towards implementing agreements forced the unions' hand, warning of indefinite industrial action if demands remain unmet.