The Senate of Lagos State University (LASU) has called off its industrial action, paving the way for the resumption of academic and social activities across all campuses from Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
The decision followed a meeting between the university’s Joint Action Committee (JAC) and the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, last Thursday.
In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the Deputy Registrar/Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, Thomas-Onashile Oluwayemisi, LASU confirmed that the JAC had approved the immediate restoration of full operations at the institution.
According to the statement, the Senate, after reviewing updates from Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello on the outcome of the meeting, resolved that:
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All academic and social activities should resume on Wednesday, August 13.
Students should return to their hostels across LASU’s Ojo, Ikeja, and Epe campuses on the same day.
The 2024/2025 Second Semester Examinations, earlier suspended due to the strike, will now commence on Monday, August 18.
“Students are advised to return promptly and prepare adequately for the examinations,” the statement added.
The industrial action, which had disrupted academic schedules, is now officially over, with the Senate emphasising its commitment to restoring normalcy and ensuring the timely completion of the academic calendar.