International Journal of Education and Development using ICT

International Journal of Education and Development using ICT > Vol. 17, No. 4 (2021)

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Higher Education in Nigeria: University Lecturers’ Perspectives

Abdullahi Abubakar Yunusa, Dept.of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology,Usmanu Danfodiyo Universit

Abstract
The entire globe is battling the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, which has caused a downward spiral in many nations’ economies, particularly in the higher education contexts. A growing number of universities have either postponed or cancelled academic activities. A few universities have intensified measures to prevent face-to-face interactions, intending to protect staff members and students from this highly contagious disease. This study investigates the COVID-19 impact on the higher education sector in Nigeria. Interview sessions involving seven lecturers across five universities in three geographical locations of Nigeria were conducted. The interview data were gathered using digital applications, such as Zoom cloud meetings and Skype, transcribed into a textual format, and further analysed. Six themes with corresponding sub-themes emerged from the study. In the final analysis, results revealed that the COVID-19 negatively impacted several universities. This study presents opportunities for responding issues, problems and trends that are currently arising and will arise in the future due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Nigerian higher education system.

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