By John Umeh
Academic work at the University of Lagos is set to be disrupted as lecturers have agreed to suspend their duties starting Wednesday following a dispute over their salary payments.
The resolution was reached during an emergency meeting of members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the institution.
Outrage Over Partial Salary Payments
At the meeting, lecturers expressed strong dissatisfaction after discovering that their salaries for January and February 2026 were paid with significant reductions. The academics described the payments as incomplete and unacceptable, insisting that they could not continue normal academic work under such circumstances.
According to sources who attended the congress, members unanimously rejected the payments and demanded that the full entitlements be released immediately.
Allowances Allegedly Omitted
The lecturers claimed that certain allowances that usually form part of their monthly earnings were not included in the payments made by the university management.
Staff members working at the Akoka campus reportedly did not receive their Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) in the January salary package.
Meanwhile, lecturers at the Idi-Araba campus were said to have been denied both the Earned Academic Allowance and the Clinical and Teaching Allowance (CATA).
Union members also alleged that February salaries were again processed with similar deductions.
Lecturers Accuse Management of Unfair Treatment
Members of the union criticized the university leadership for allegedly making the salary adjustments without consultation or explanation.
Many of the lecturers described the development as unjust and insensitive, arguing that such actions undermine staff morale and welfare.
Decision to Withdraw Services
Following lengthy deliberations, the congress resolved that lecturers would stop academic activities beginning Wednesday until the salary issue is addressed and the withheld allowances are fully paid.
The move could temporarily affect lectures, academic supervision, and other teaching responsibilities across the institution.
Concerns Over Possible Academic Disruption
The decision raises concerns about possible interruptions to the academic calendar at UNILAG, one of Nigeria’s largest and most influential universities.
Students and other stakeholders are now watching closely to see whether the university administration and the lecturers’ union can quickly resolve the dispute and restore normal academic activities
