The union also appealed to traditional rulers, religious organisations, alumni, students, parents, professional bodies, civil society organisations and the media to support its demand.
ASUU LAUTECH made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday in Ibadan and jointly signed by its Chairperson, Prof. Olujimi Dada, and Secretary, Dr. Soji Arinola.
The union said it had exhausted several formal and informal channels of dialogue with the state government in an effort to resolve the matter.
ASUU Seeks Implementation of 2025 Agreement
According to the union, the December 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement followed years of negotiations between the Federal Government and ASUU.
ASUU LAUTECH said provisions of the agreement requiring domestication at the institution had already been processed and approved by the university's Governing Council before being brought to the attention of the Visitor to the university.
The union stressed that the issue was no longer whether an agreement existed, but whether the provisions would be fully implemented.
It said the financial and institutional implications of implementing the agreement had already been communicated to the appropriate authorities.
Union Demands Payment of Outstanding Entitlements
Beyond the 2025 agreement, ASUU LAUTECH also demanded the payment of outstanding entitlements owed to academic staff.
These include the balance of earned academic allowance and promotion arrears, some of which the union said had accumulated over several years.
The union argued that the outstanding payments were legitimate entitlements arising from work already performed and should not be treated as discretionary benefits.
According to ASUU LAUTECH, resolving the outstanding payments is necessary to address staff welfare and maintain stability within the university.
ASUU Says Funding Is Crucial to LAUTECH's Development
The union also raised concerns about the long-term funding of the institution.
ASUU LAUTECH pointed to the university's recognition in national rankings and awards, including recognition as Best State University in Nigeria and Best University of Technology in Nigeria.
It argued that sustaining the institution's achievements in teaching, research, accreditation and technological development would require adequate and predictable funding.
The union said the dispute over the 2025 agreement should therefore be viewed as part of a broader issue involving the financial sustainability of the university and the welfare of its academic staff.
Union Says It Does Not Want Strike
Despite the concerns raised, ASUU LAUTECH said it does not desire industrial action.
The union maintained that dialogue, negotiation and a mutually acceptable resolution remained its preferred approach.
However, it warned that continued discussions without concrete implementation could make it difficult to maintain industrial harmony.
ASUU LAUTECH said it was concerned that public pressure and the threat of industrial action by another tertiary institution in the state appeared to have been necessary before the issue received what it described as the required attention.
ASUU Appeals to Governor Makinde
The union appealed directly to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to intervene personally in the matter.
It called on the state government to begin full implementation of the December 2025 agreement and direct the LAUTECH Governing Council to establish a sustainable framework for addressing funding and staff welfare challenges.
The union also urged the government to take steps to protect the university's academic calendar from disruption.
ASUU LAUTECH said its position was aimed at resolving the matter through dialogue rather than confrontation.
The union further appealed to traditional institutions, religious bodies, alumni, students, parents, professional associations, civil society organisations and the media to support its efforts.
The development comes amid broader concerns previously raised by ASUU's national leadership and the Ibadan Zone over delayed implementation of the 2025 agreement at LAUTECH and other affected state-owned institutions.
ASUU LAUTECH said an urgent resolution was necessary to prevent disruption to academic activities at the university.
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