Academic activities have resumed at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) after members of the Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) suspended their four-month strike.
The decision followed an emergency meeting of Congress held on Monday. The development was confirmed in a statement signed by the interim leadership of the union, Prof Michael Olamoyegun and Dr Ayobami Alabi, and released to journalists on Wednesday.
According to the statement, lectures restarted on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 8 a.m.
Naijaonpoint reports that the union had been on strike since July 31 over the delayed implementation of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure. Only the basic salary component has been paid so far, while allowances and arrears due since January 2025 remain outstanding.
NAMDA stated that the decision to suspend the action was made to allow for constructive talks with the university authorities and to secure full CONMESS benefits, covering allowances and arrears.
In its statement, the association said, “Following an exhaustive and comprehensive deliberation at the Emergency Congress of our Association held, the NAMDA, LAUTECH chapter, reviewed the progress made so far on our demand for the full implementation of CONMESS for all medically qualified lecturers.
“Congress noted that only the Basic component of CONMESS has been received so far, while all associated allowances under full CONMESS remain outstanding, together with the arrears accruing from January 2025. These unresolved components form the core of our continued negotiation with the University Management.
“After careful consideration, the Congress unanimously resolved as follows: The ongoing industrial action which commenced July 31, is hereby suspended, to allow for further constructive and good-faith engagement with the University Management toward securing the full CONMESS package, including allowances and arrears.”
The Congress also approved a structure for regular review of progress made on the implementation, warning that any escalation of the matter would depend on how the university management responds.
NAMDA added that the resolution came after public appeals and assurances from the Governing Council and the Oyo State Commissioner for Education.
It said the union was mindful of protecting the academic progress of medical students and preventing further disruption to their training.
“This resolution is taken in good faith, in recognition of the appeals from the general public and various stakeholders; in trust that the University Management will speed up the payment of the outstanding allowances and arrears; and in our commitment to safeguarding the training and progression of our medical students,” the statement read.
“Our desire to prevent further strain on the medical programme, and our trust in the ongoing efforts of the Governing Council and the Honourable Commissioner for Education (Oyo State), whose appeals and assurances were duly acknowledged by the Congress.”
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