UNILAG Insists Exams Will Continue Despite ASUU Directive to Withdraw Services

The management of the University of Lagos has reaffirmed that semester examinations will continue despite a directive by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), UNILAG chapter, asking its members to withdraw their services over alleged unpaid Consolidated Academic Teaching Allowances.

The development follows the union’s congress held on Tuesday, March 10, where lecturers reportedly resolved to suspend academic activities in protest against what they described as unpaid allowances. The decision raised concerns about possible disruptions to the ongoing examinations at the institution.

However, in a statement issued late Tuesday by the university’s Communication Unit and signed by its Head, Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, the management said it had taken note of the union’s directive but maintained that due process was not followed before the action was announced.

According to the statement, the university leadership has continued to engage with the ASUU executive in efforts to address the concerns raised while also ensuring that the welfare of both staff and students is taken into consideration.

The management further reassured students that academic activities, including the ongoing semester examinations, would proceed as scheduled while discussions with the union continue.