The Lagos State University has commenced virtual (online) lectures for its students across all levels and campuses of the institution.
Professor Olanrewaju Fagbohun, the Vice Chancellor of LASU, who announced the development in a virtual meeting with leaders of the students’ union of the university, said this is in line with the directive of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who is also the Visitor to the university.
Fagbohun said Fagbohun, who said Sanwo-Olu’s directive was to ensure minimal disruption to the academic calendar of the institution during the period of lockdown.
He that a mail containing personalised log-in details would be sent to each student through their registered email addresses with the university, urging all students to fully participate in the online classes by logging in to the Envivo platform using the log-in details that will be sent to them.
“We resolved that despite the lockdown, all our students must he fully engaged with their academic work. We do not want a disruption in our academic calendar. Hitherto, we were working using a mix of options to hold online classes. Now, Mr Governor has streamlined all that, and further directed that lectures must begin by Monday using the Envivo platform. We are already exchanging relevant data to ensure that no student is left behind.”
He urged the students leaders to immediately begin aggressive sensitisation of students as no excuse would be entertained for non-participation.
“The University Management and Deans have been holding series of meetings to ensure that our students have seamless access to the virtual classes and because you the students leaders are critical to this project; that is why we are carrying you along. Go and sensitise your members to attend their lecture.”
The vice chancellor further assured the students leaders of the university’s readiness to address whatever genuine challenges their members may face in the course of attending classes, or doing/submitting assignments.
Members of extended University Management, including Deans of Faculties, and other critical stakeholders in the University also participated in the virtual meeting.
