ASUU Urges LASUED Management To Meet Internal Demands

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Lagos State University of Education  (ASUU-LASUED)  Chapter, has called on Lagos State Government and the university’s management to address its demands without delay. 

The union had planned a peaceful rally for Tuesday but it did not hold. It eventually had a congress instead.

The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that security operatives, which comprised military personnel and policemen were seen on Tuesday at the main gate of LASUED, Otto/Ijanikin over the planned peaceful rally.

The Chairman of ASUU-LASUED,  Mr Akolade Lapite, told journalists after the congress that the union took a far-reaching decision about numerous internal demands.

Lapite said  that the  ASUU was committed to ensuring  justice and fairness in the university. 

“We gathered here in unity and determination to address critical issues that affect the welfare and rights of our members at LASUED.

“Among the internal demands agitating members is non-payment of 72 months arrears of hazard and transport allowances (for the past six years) which is put at N1.2 billion,” he said.

The chairman added that the union was unhappy  at non-remittance of pensions arrears of its members in spite of their commitment to duties under challenging conditions. 

He listed other demands to include  rightful placement of lecturer II  and incremental steps payment.

Lapite said that it was imperative that the issues should be resolved promptly to  ensure continued dedication of the union’s members.

“We trust that the Lagos State Government and the university’s management will give these matters the attention they deserve and take decisive actions to alleviate the hardship faced by our members.

“Today, we stand united not just for ourselves but for the integrity and future of education in Lagos State,” he said.

Lapite said that ASUU-LASUED members deserved fair treatment, respect and  payment of their entitlements.

“We will not rest until justice prevails and our university community thrives once again.

“There is also countless number of unresolved demands between the Federal Government and ASUU at the national level,” he said. 

Reacting, the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bidemi Lafiaji-Okuneye, confirmed that the peaceful protest did not hold.

Bidemi-Lafiaji expressed confidence that most of the demands of ASUU-LASUED would be addressed by the state government.

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