The classrooms are open again. Lecturers at three Lagos State-owned universities have suspended their industrial action and are returning to work, bringing an end to a period of disruption that kept students out of their seats.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities called off the strike across all three institutions, with lecturers expected to resume classes immediately. No grace period, no phased return. Students can get back to their studies right away.
For the thousands of students caught in the middle of this standoff, the news is a relief. Whether the underlying issues that triggered the action have been fully resolved is the question everyone will be watching closely in the weeks ahead.
Originally published by BusinessDay.