LASU CLARIFIES: FULL ONLINE SHIFT FALSE, ONLY 197 COURSES AFFECTED
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Lagos State University (LASU) has taken steps to clarify misunderstandings regarding its recently implemented blended learning policy, emphasizing that only a minor percentage of courses are impacted and that students are not being advised to remain at home.
LASU announced that all courses with an enrollment exceeding 400 students will be conducted online with immediate effect, citing the restricted capacity of lecture halls and the institution’s commitment to digitizing academic delivery.
“This decision has become essential due to the current limitations imposed by physical lecture room capacities and aligns with the university’s drive for digital transformation, which aims to utilize technology for more efficient teaching and learning outcomes,” an earlier report by The Guardian quoted LASU as stating.
In a statement released on Friday by Thomas-Onashile and Oluwayemisi A, Deputy Registrar and Coordinator of the Centre for Information and Public Relations at LASU, the university indicated that out of 4,095 courses available across its faculties, only 197—primarily large lectures with enrollments surpassing 400 students—will be delivered predominantly online.
In the statement shared on the institution’s official X page, the administration characterized the initiative as a focused effort to improve the educational experience in high-capacity courses while preserving the overall quality of education.
“The Lagos State University (LASU) Management hereby provides clarification to rectify significant misinformation circulating regarding its recently enhanced blended learning policy.
“Contrary to claims suggesting a complete transition to online learning, the university affirms that only 197 out of a total of 4,095 courses offered across the institution are primarily conducted online.
“These are specifically large lectures with enrollments exceeding 400 students. This targeted initiative is intended to elevate the quality of the learning experience for these high-enrollment courses and represents part of a strategic transition toward modern blended pedagogy,” the statement read.
LASU emphasized that this change does not impact the majority of courses, including tutorials, seminars, laboratory practicals, and smaller classes, which will continue as in-person sessions.
In response to concerns raised by recent reports, the university cautioned against misinformation.
“The assertion that students are being instructed to ‘stay at home’ for online classes is factually incorrect and misleading. This policy affects less than 5% (approximately 197 courses out of 4,095 courses offered) of the university’s total course offerings.
“Students are, and will continue to be, fully engaged in campus life, with access to libraries, laboratories, sports facilities, medical services, and the complete range of face-to-face (in-person) instruction for the vast majority of their scheduled activities,” the statement noted.
The university further elucidated that its blended learning policy is consistent with both international best practices and the National Universities Commission’s (NUC) initiative to integrate e-learning into Nigerian higher education.
To facilitate this initiative, LASU has enhanced its campus-wide Wi-Fi, established dedicated ICT hubs, and reinforced the on-campus power supply to mitigate connectivity issues.
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