Lecturers under the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) suspend an industrial action at three Lagos State-owned universities and direct lecturers to resume immediately. The affected institutions are Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). Outlets report the decision follows ASUU’s announcement on Friday that classes should restart.

All accounts link the suspension to negotiations between ASUU and the Lagos State Government over staff welfare and outstanding agreements. ASUU describes the move as a milestone reached through talks, with the union expressing gratitude to stakeholders that supported the process, including media, civil society organisations, traditional rulers, students and parents. While the strike is called off for now and lecturers are ordered back to work, ASUU states it continues engaging the state government to fully resolve remaining issues connected to members’ welfare and other outstanding matters. The suspension is expected to reduce disruption to academic calendars for students and families.