Amid the strike by unions, the Lagos State University has declared Christmas and New Year breaks.
The Eagle Online recalls the unions in the university and others owned by the Lagos State Government declared a strike on Friday.
The strike, termed: “Total indefinite strike,” was expected to paralyse activities across the campuses of the state government-owned institutions beginning from Monday (today).
In a statement on Sunday, titled: “Notice of Christmas And New Year Break,” LASU said the break would commence on Monday (today) and end on January 5, 2025, with academic activities expected to resume on January six across its campuses in Ojo, Ikeja, Epe, and Badagry.
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So also did the statement direct students to vacate their hostels within the campuses within 48 hours beginning from Monday (today).
The statement said: “The Lagos State University Senate has declared a Christmas and New Year break, commencing on Monday, 9th December 2024, and ending on Sunday, 5th January 2025.
“All university activities, including lectures and socio-academic events, will resume on Monday, 6th January 2025.
“All students residing in the university’s hostels across all campuses (Ojo, LASUCOM, Epe and Badagry) are required to vacate the hostels within 48 hours, starting from 8:00 a.m. on Monday, 9th December 2024.
“The university management appreciates the support and dedication of staff and students throughout the year and wishes everyone a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year.”