Lecturer’s Calm Response to Student Criticism Sparks Online Debate

A lecturer went viral for calmly responding to a student’s claim that he couldn’t teach during a disrupted online class, sparking mixed reactions and highlighting ongoing internet challenges in Nigeria’s education system.

A lecturer has gone viral after responding calmly to a student who bluntly told him, “you don’t know how to teach,” during a disrupted online class session. The incident happened when technical issues interfered with the virtual lecture, once again highlighting the persistent problem of poor internet connectivity in Nigeria’s education system.

Following the class, the lecturer addressed the situation, explaining that the unstable network made teaching difficult and led to the student’s remark. He emphasized that lecturers have little control over network quality, noting that options are limited to changing networks, locations, or browsers—choices that are not always convenient, especially when already set up in a fixed workspace.

Despite the criticism, he appealed for patience and understanding from students, acknowledging how frustrating it can be to learn under such conditions. He reassured them of his respect and commitment to their education.

The lecturer’s composed reaction has generated mixed responses online. While some people praised his professionalism and maturity, others sympathized with students who struggle with unreliable internet during online classes.

Overall, the incident reflects ongoing challenges that became more visible during the COVID-19 era, when many Nigerian institutions shifted to virtual learning, exposing major gaps in digital infrastructure.

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SOURCES: ALLSCHOOL, GISTREEL