LASU Clarifies Blended Learning Policy, Emphasises Majority of Courses Remains

Lagos State University (LASU) has clarified misconceptions surrounding its recent blended learning policy, emphasizing that only a small portion of courses are affected and students are not being asked to stay home.

The policy, which applies to courses with over 400 registered students, was introduced to address limited lecture-hall capacity and advance the university’s digitalisation efforts. According to LASU, this targeted measure affects just 197 out of 4,095 courses offered across its faculties, primarily large lectures, while the majority of classes—including tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions, and smaller courses—will continue in person.

In a statement on Friday, Thomas-Onashile and Oluwayemisi A, Deputy Registrar and Coordinator of the Centre for Information and Public Relations, stressed that the policy is designed to enhance the learning experience for high-enrolment courses without compromising overall education quality.

“The narrative suggesting that students are being told to ‘stay at home’ is factually incorrect and misleading,” the university said. “Students will remain fully engaged on campus with access to libraries, laboratories, sports, medical facilities, and face-to-face instruction for most of their timetabled activities.”

LASU also highlighted that its blended learning initiative aligns with international best practices and the National Universities Commission’s push for integrating e-learning into Nigerian higher education. To support the policy, the university has upgraded campus Wi-Fi, created dedicated ICT hubs, and strengthened on-campus power supply to reduce connectivity challenges.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello reaffirmed that the decision is data-driven and reflects the university’s commitment to innovative teaching. LASU urged students and parents to rely on official channels for accurate information, describing the policy as a forward-looking strategy to improve the student experience and ensure the university keeps pace with global educational standards.

“The approach for this small subset of courses is a prudent academic decision, enabling us to optimise resources while preparing students for a digital future,” the statement concluded.