LASU Clarifies Online Learning Policy, Says Only 197 Courses Will Hold Virtually

Lagos State University (LASU) has dismissed rumours that it is moving fully online, explaining that only a small portion of its courses will be taught virtually under its updated blended learning policy.

Earlier this week, the university announced that all courses with over 400 registered students would switch to virtual delivery due to limited lecture-hall capacity and its ongoing digital transformation drive. The announcement sparked confusion, with reports suggesting that students had been directed to stay home.

But in a statement issued on Friday by Deputy Registrar Thomas-Onashile and Oluwayemisi A. of the Centre for Information and Public Relations, LASU clarified that out of 4,095 courses taught across its faculties, just 197 fall under the online directive — representing less than 5% of total offerings.

“These are specifically high-enrolment courses,” the statement explained, adding that the move is designed to improve teaching quality and classroom management while adopting modern, blended learning methods.

LASU stressed that the policy does not affect the majority of classes. Tutorials, seminars, laboratory practicals, workshops and all smaller courses will continue to hold physically on campus.

The institution also debunked claims circulating online that students have been instructed to remain at home.
“The narrative that students are being told to ‘stay at home’ is misleading. Campus life remains fully active,” the management insisted.

Digital Upgrade and NUC Alignment

LASU noted that the blended learning policy aligns with global academic standards as well as the National Universities Commission’s push for e-learning integration.

To support the transition, the university said it has upgraded campus Wi-Fi, expanded ICT hubs, and strengthened its power supply to reduce connectivity challenges for students.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello reaffirmed that the decision was driven by data and academic planning.
“As a university committed to excellence, we must embrace innovative teaching methods that serve our students best,” she said.

LASU urged students, parents and the public to rely on official communication channels and view the policy as a progressive effort to improve the learning experience, not a withdrawal from traditional classroom teaching.