The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso branch, has called on the Oyo State Government to urgently commence the full implementation of the December 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement at the institution. This appeal was made through a statement signed by the Chairperson of ASUU LAUTECH, Prof Olujimi Dada, and the branch Secretary, Dr Soji Arinola. The union emphasized that the implementation is crucial for maintaining industrial harmony at the university.
According to ASUU, the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement was signed in December 2025 after years of negotiations between the Federal Government and ASUU. The provisions of the agreement requiring domestication at LAUTECH have been processed and approved by the university’s Governing Council. The union stressed that it has pursued dialogue and other institutional channels at the national, zonal, and branch levels to resolve the issues. However, the partial implementation of the agreement and the accumulation of outstanding entitlements owed to its members remain a concern.
ASUU LAUTECH also demanded the payment of outstanding staff entitlements, including the balance of Earned Academic Allowance and arrears of promotion. The union warned that continued delays could threaten industrial harmony at the university. The financial implications of implementing the agreement have already been requested by the state government and submitted by the affected tertiary institutions. The union urged the state government to take a clear decision and provide adequate funding for the implementation.
The union appealed to the state government to consider the contributions of LAUTECH workers to the development and reputation of the institution. Staff have continued to teach, supervise students, conduct research, and publish despite funding constraints and other challenges. LAUTECH has attracted national recognition, including being named Best State University in Nigeria and Best University of Technology in Nigeria. Sustaining the university’s academic standards requires adequate and predictable funding.
ASUU further noted that the 2025 agreement is one of the issues awaiting resolution, as academic staff are still owed components of Earned Academic Allowance and promotion arrears. These entitlements arise from work already performed and obligations accumulated over time. The union emphasized that its concern extends beyond the welfare of individual lecturers to the long-term sustainability of LAUTECH.
On the possibility of industrial action, ASUU LAUTECH stated that it does not desire a strike, stressing that dialogue and negotiation remain its preferred means of resolving the dispute. However, repeated appeals without implementation cannot constitute a permanent industrial-relations strategy. The union urged the Oyo State Government to commence the full implementation of the December 2025 agreement and resolve the issues before they disrupt the academic calendar.
ASUU LAUTECH called on traditional institutions, religious bodies, alumni, students, parents, professional associations, civil society organizations, and the media to support its appeal. The union appealed to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to intervene personally in the matter, as the state government has the capacity and responsibility to prevent an avoidable disruption of academic activities. ASUU remains committed to constructive engagement and a peaceful resolution of the issues.
Key points
- - The union demands full implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement. - Payment of outstanding staff entitlements, including Earned Academic Allowance and arrears of promotion, is required. - A strike is not desired, but dialogue must produce results to prevent industrial action.
