ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike at LAUTECH Over Entitlements

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has initiated an indefinite strike at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) due to outstanding staff entitlements. This decision was made during an emergency congress on October 28, following an unsuccessful meeting with university management on October 27.

The strike was formally announced in a statement on October 29, signed by LAUTECH branch chairperson Prof. Olujimi Dada and Secretary Dr. Soji Arinola. The union cited the failure to implement the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement, which was signed in December 2025 and approved by the university's Governing Council, as the primary reason for the strike.

The council attributed the delay to a lack of funds. ASUU had previously issued a 14-day ultimatum on October 14, demanding the full implementation of the agreement and payment of outstanding entitlements, including Earned Academic Allowance and promotion arrears from 2013 to 2025.

Despite efforts to engage with the university administration and the Oyo State Government, the union concluded that satisfactory responses were not provided, leading to the strike declaration.