LAUTECH Medical, Dental Lecturers Suspend Four-Month Strike After Partial CONMESS Response



The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) at LAUTECH has suspended its four-month strike following an emergency congress held on Monday. The industrial action, which began on July 31, was triggered by the university’s delayed implementation of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS).
Although only the basic salary component has been paid, allowances and arrears dating back to January 2025 remain outstanding. NAMDA said the suspension was reached unanimously to allow further “good-faith engagement” with the university management.
The lecturers rejected earlier proposals shifting full CONMESS implementation to July 2026 and warned that future actions hinge on the university’s commitment to fulfilling outstanding obligations. The association acknowledged interventions from the Governing Council and the Oyo State Commissioner for Education and urged swift action to prevent setbacks to medical training and accreditation.



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University Workers SSANU Demands Removal Of Suspended FUOYE Vice-Chancellor, Prof Fasina Over Alleged Victimisation, Threats.

According to SSANU, the university community, which had experienced relative peace during the Vice-Chancellor’s absence, has now descended into crisis.

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Branch, has called for the immediate removal of the suspended Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof. Abayomi Fasina, accusing him of actions that threaten industrial harmony within the institution.

In a statement signed by its Branch Chairperson, Comrade Fajoye Hamzat Oyelere (popularly known as Obama), the union expressed deep concerns over what it described as the deteriorating situation at FUOYE following Prof. Fasina’s return from a six-month leave.

According to SSANU, the university community, which had experienced relative peace during the Vice-Chancellor’s absence, has now descended into crisis.

The association alleged that since his resumption, there have been incidents of victimisation of union leaders, unjust arrests, and illegal detentions reportedly carried out through state security agencies acting on the Vice-Chancellor’s orders.

The union described these alleged actions as a “gross abuse of administrative authority” and a “threat to peaceful coexistence and academic progress” at the institution.

SSANU LAUTECH urged the Nigerian government, through the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, to intervene immediately by removing Prof. Fasina from office to restore peace and confidence in FUOYE’s leadership.

The association also called on the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Ministry of Labour and Employment to launch a thorough investigation into the alleged victimisation of union leaders and ensure justice is served.

Patients Forced Out Of Wards As Nurses At Oyo's LAUTECH Hospital Begin Indefinite Strike

The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, has urged Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to caution the Olugbon of Orile Igbon, Oba Francis Olusola Alao, over alleged harassment of LAUTECH graduate Oyediran Taiwo David. The group accused the monarch of using thugs and police to intimidate David, who legally bought land in 2006. It condemned the misuse of police power and warned it may escalate the matter to national and international bodies if the intimidation persists.

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