The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has reaffirmed that ongoing semester examinations will continue despite reports that members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in the institution had been directed to suspend services.
In a statement issued by the university’s Communication Unit, management said it had taken note of media reports indicating that the ASUU UNILAG chapter, during its congress held on March 10, 2026, instructed its members to withdraw their services over alleged unpaid Consolidated Academic Teaching Allowances (CATA).
The university, however, said due process was not followed in making the declaration.
Despite this, the management stated that it remains committed to the welfare of staff and students and has continued to engage with the ASUU executive to address the concerns raised.
According to the statement, the institution is particularly concerned about the timing of the directive, noting that students are currently at a critical stage of the academic session with semester examinations already underway.
It warned that any disruption at this stage could negatively affect students, particularly those preparing for the Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), internships, and law graduates scheduled to proceed to the Nigerian Law School.
The management therefore announced that examinations scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, would proceed as planned.
However, it clarified that courses for which students have already been informed by their deans or heads of department that examinations would not hold would be rescheduled, with new dates to be communicated later.
The university added that all examinations would continue as scheduled from Thursday, March 12, 2026, with deans directed to make the necessary arrangements to ensure the smooth conduct of the exercise.
Management also appealed to members of the university community to remain calm and continue with their lawful academic activities while discussions with the ASUU leadership continue toward an amicable resolution of the issues.
The statement was signed by Adejoke R. Alaga-Ibraheem, Head of the Communication Unit of the university.
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