Lagos State University (LASU) has clarified misconceptions surrounding its newly enhanced blended-learning policy, insisting that only a small portion of its courses will move online and that students are not being instructed to remain at home.
The university recently directed that courses with over 400 registered students be delivered virtually, citing limited lecture-hall capacity and its ongoing efforts to modernise teaching through digital tools.
According to a statement earlier reported by The Guardian, LASU said the decision was necessary due to space constraints and aligned with its broader digitalisation agenda.
In an official statement released on Friday by Deputy Registrar Thomas-Onashile Oluwayemisi A. of the Centre for Information and Public Relations, LASU explained that out of 4,095 courses offered across its faculties, only 197—mainly those with exceptionally high enrolment—will be taught primarily online.
Posted on the university’s official X page, the statement described the move as a targeted approach to improve learning in large-capacity classes while maintaining overall academic quality.
LASU emphasised that the new policy does not affect most classes, including tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions, and other smaller courses, all of which will continue physically.
The university also dismissed reports claiming that students were being asked to “stay at home,” calling such narratives misleading.
“This policy affects less than 5% of the university’s course offerings,” the statement read. “Students remain fully engaged in campus life, with continued access to libraries, laboratories, sports facilities, medical services, and in-person teaching for the vast majority of their scheduled activities.”
LASU added that the blended-learning initiative aligns with global best practices and supports the National Universities Commission’s (NUC) drive to expand e-learning across Nigerian tertiary institutions.
To support the transition, the university has upgraded campus-wide Wi-Fi, set up dedicated ICT hubs, and reinforced its power supply to reduce connectivity challenges.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello described the policy as a deliberate, data-driven academic decision aimed at enhancing teaching and learning.
Reiterating its commitment to transparency and excellence, the university urged students and parents to rely on official channels for verified information.
LASU concluded that the updated policy is a forward-looking step designed to improve students’ learning experience and position the institution in line with global educational standards.