Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Nigerian Educational Institutions

Electronic Research Journal of Engineering, Computer and Applied Sciences 3, 10-20 (2021)

11 Pages Posted: 25 Mar 2021

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Niyi Jacob Ogunode

Federal University Wukari, Nigeria

Ahaotu Godwin Ndubuisi

Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi

Ayisa Cyprian Terfa

Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi

Date Written: March 22, 2021

Abstract

The outbreak of COVID-19 has a negative impact on the entire educational institutions in the world. Many countries including Nigeria adhered to the rules of curbing the pandemic by shutting down their economy and the educational institutions to curtail the spread of the virus. This decision led to the closure of all educational activities globally including in Nigeria. This article centers on the impact of COVID-19 on educational institutions in Nigeria. Secondary data was used to support the points raised in the article. The secondary data used for the publication were sourced from online and print materials. The article identified the following: suspension of internal and external examinations, disruption of academic programs, suspension of admission of new students at all levels of the educational system, suspension of teaching and learning activities, research program, cancellation of conferences and proceeds, suspension of internal examination, loss of manpower in the educational institutions. To continue with teaching and learning in the midst of the COVID-19 in the Nigerian educational institutions, the article hereby recommends the following: strict adherence to COVID-19 Presidential Tasks Force (PTF) and Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC) stipulated rules by all educational institutions on the resumption of academic activities, increase budgetary allocation and prompt response to the funding of educational institutions across the country.

Keywords: COVID-19, Education, Institution, Nigeria

JEL Classification: 100

Suggested Citation

Ogunode, Niyi Jacob and Ndubuisi, Ahaotu Godwin and Terfa, Ayisa Cyprian, Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Nigerian Educational Institutions (March 22, 2021). Electronic Research Journal of Engineering, Computer and Applied Sciences 3, 10-20 (2021), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3810123

Niyi Jacob Ogunode (Contact Author)

Federal University Wukari, Nigeria ( email )

20, Katsina Ala Road
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Wukari, Taraba State. 1020
Nigeria

Ahaotu Godwin Ndubuisi

Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi ( email )

Makurdi, Benue State.
Makurdi
Nigeria

Ayisa Cyprian Terfa

Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi ( email )

Makurdi, Benue State.
Makurdi
Nigeria

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