The Lagos State University (LASU) Management has dismissed as misleading a recent publication titled “Assessing LASU’s Online Classes Directive”, stating that the report presents a one-sided narrative about its decision to migrate some large-capacity classes to virtual platforms.

In a statement issued by the Deputy Registrar and Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, Thomas-Onashile Oluwayemisi A. on Friday clarified that only 197 out of 4,095 courses—less than 5% of its total course offerings—are delivered primarily online. These courses, LASU noted, are limited to lectures with enrolment figures above 400 students.

According to the Management, the measure is a strategic component of its enhanced blended learning policy aimed at improving teaching quality and easing the management of high-enrolment classes. It reaffirmed that tutorials, seminars, practicals, and the vast majority of smaller classes remain fully physical, with students expected to be on campus for the bulk of their academic engagements.

LASU expressed regret over the public concern triggered by the misrepresentation of its policy, stressing that the narrative that students are being instructed to “stay at home” is incorrect and misleading.

The University emphasised that students continue to enjoy full access to campus facilities including libraries, laboratories, sporting centres, medical services, and other face-to-face academic activities.

The institution noted that its blended learning approach aligns with global best practices and the National Universities Commission’s (NUC) push to integrate e-learning into Nigerian higher education. It added that significant investments have been made to support the initiative, including upgraded campus-wide Wi-Fi, ICT hubs, and a stable power supply.

Reiterating LASU’s commitment to transparency and academic excellence, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, affirmed that the decision is a deliberate, data-driven effort to optimise resources and better prepare students for a digital future.

She urged students, parents, and the general public to rely on official university channels for accurate information, describing the blended learning directive as “a bold step toward a more resilient, inclusive, and future-ready LASU.”