Lagos Lecturers Quietly Quitting: Sanwo-Olu Must Implement ASUU Agreement

At 7:10 am on day 103 of 2026, Dr. Lola Kosoko—a soil scientist with 18 years at a Lagos State university—missed every BRT bus to her 8 am lecture. Alternative rides were unaffordable, forcing her into a danfo stopped by the task force for driving in the BRT lane. Despite a recent salary harmonisation, her earnings barely cover transport, food, housing, and research expenses. While the federal government and ASUU signed a new agreement in January 2026 granting a 40% pay increase, academic allowances, and university autonomy, Lagos State public universities have yet to domesticate these terms. With over ₦1.26 trillion in internally generated revenue and fewer than 3,000 lecturers to pay, the state can and should honour the pact without delay. Continuing silence drives experienced academics to “quiet quitting,” risking teaching quality and research output. This is a direct appeal to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu: enact the ASUU agreement for Lagos State–owned universities, clear four months of arrears, establish a triennial review framework, and maintain structured dialogue with ASUU chapters. Timely action will restore lecturer morale, uphold Lagos’s leadership reputation, and invest in the city’s future human capital.

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