Lagos State University Clarifies Hybrid Learning Policy, Says Only 197 Of 4,095 Courses Are Online
Lagos State University has issued a formal clarification on its recently enhanced blended learning policy, following what it describes as a misleading publication titled “Assessing LASU’s Online Classes Directive.”
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Lagos State University has issued a formal clarification on its recently enhanced blended learning policy, following what it describes as a misleading publication titled “Assessing LASU’s Online Classes Directive.”
The statement, released through the Centre for Information and Public Relations and referenced by the Deputy Registrar/Coordinator, Thomas-Onashile Oluwayemisi A., stresses that the University has not shifted fully to online learning.
According to the Management, only 197 out of the University’s 4,095 courses—less than five percent—are delivered primarily online. These courses are exclusively large-capacity lectures with over 400 students, where virtual delivery is considered the most efficient instructional model. Tutorials, seminars, laboratory practicals, and all smaller classes will continue to run physically on campus, ensuring that students remain actively engaged in face-to-face learning.
The University notes that the measure is a strategic response to managing overcrowded classes and is consistent with global best practices in blended pedagogy. LASU maintains that the suggestion that students are being told to “stay at home” is inaccurate, emphasising that campus life remains fully operational, with access to libraries, laboratories, ICT hubs, sporting facilities, medical services, and other academic support structures.
Management further explained that the blended learning model aligns with the National Universities Commission’s push for digital integration in higher education. To strengthen implementation, the University has invested in upgraded Wi-Fi, a stable power supply, and improved ICT infrastructure to ensure that students are not disadvantaged by the policy.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, reaffirmed LASU’s commitment to academic excellence and transparency. She described the policy as a data-driven decision designed to optimise institutional resources while equipping students for a technology-driven future.
The University urged students, parents, and the general public to rely on its official communication channels for accurate information and to view the initiative as a forward-thinking step toward a more resilient and modern learning ecosystem.
