The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Lagos chapter, has directed its members to commence an indefinite strike effective Wednesday, 11 March 2026.

The decision follows an emergency congress where members expressed concern over unexplained deductions in their January and February salaries, alongside unpaid allowances. The union stated that the strike will continue until the outstanding salary balances and withheld entitlements are fully settled.

ASUU-UNILAG also alleged non-payment of Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) for lecturers on the Akoka campus and both EAA and Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) for academics at the Idi-Araba campus.

Reacting to the development, the management of the University of Lagos said an official statement would be issued after an ongoing meeting.

The action aligns with existing union resolutions on welfare protection and salary compliance across federal universities.