The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), LASUSTECH Chapter, has reaffirmed its commitment to saving Nigeria’s public university system from collapse.
At a press conference held at the Ikorodu campus of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), the union stressed that its struggle goes beyond salaries, focusing on the future of higher education as a foundation for national development.
The union said its long battle, spanning more than a decade, is rooted in the Federal Government’s failure to implement the 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement. The agreement covers fair pay, adequate funding for research and infrastructure, as well as protection of university autonomy and academic freedom. “Our fight is not for personal gain but for the survival of a system that shapes Nigeria’s future,” the chairperson said.
The conference highlighted the consequences of government neglect, with public universities battling poor facilities, lack of research resources, and brain drain.
These problems, the union warned, weaken lecturers and reduce the quality of education, pushing the system toward crisis. “Without urgent intervention, our universities risk becoming relics in a knowledge-driven world.”
ASUU LASUSTECH stressed that a strong university system is vital for innovation, critical thinking, and leadership. Universities, it said, are central to solving social problems and building human capital for progress. “A nation that neglects its universities forsakes its growth and prosperity. We are fighting to ensure Nigeria does not stagnate.”
The union repeated its demand for the full implementation of agreements, including various Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and Memoranda of Action (MoAs) that successive governments have ignored. It pledged solidarity with ASUU’s national body and readiness for dialogue, engagement, or industrial action if needed.
The chapter also called on students, parents, and the public to support the cause, describing it as a shared struggle for Nigeria’s future. “This is a moral duty to secure quality education and a thriving nation.”
