The University of Lagos, UNILAG, has rebuked its chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, for announcing an industrial action without following proper procedures.

The ASUU UNILAG chapter, during a congress held on Tuesday, instructed lecturers to withdraw their services from Wednesday, citing incomplete payment of January and February salaries.

The union claimed that members did not receive their full Consolidated Salary Structure for Academics, Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance, and Professorial Allowance.

ASUU’s chairman, Prof. Idou Keinde, said lecturers would not return to work until all outstanding payments are settled.

In response, UNILAG’s Head of Communication, Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, emphasized that the university remains committed to staff welfare while continuing dialogue with ASUU to resolve concerns, particularly unpaid Consolidated Academic Teaching Allowances.

Management observes that due process was not followed in making this declaration. Nevertheless, discussions with the ASUU Executive are ongoing to address all issues,” the university stated.

UNILAG assured students that ongoing examinations would proceed as scheduled on Wednesday to minimize disruption.

The statement highlighted the importance of maintaining academic activities during a critical period of the semester, including preparations for internships, the Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme, and Law School admissions.

For courses where exams were postponed, the university said rescheduling arrangements have been made, and all remaining examinations will resume from Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Management urged the university community to remain calm and continue academic activities as discussions with ASUU continue toward a resolution.