LECTURER TEACHES EMPTY CLASS, SPARKS DEBATE ON STUDENT COMMITMENT
A university lecturer in Nigeria has gone viral after sharing a video of himself delivering a lecture to an empty classroom. The video, which surfaced on X (formerly Twitter), shows the professor passionately explaining his course material despite the complete absence of students. He stood at the podium, gesturing toward a chalkboard and speaking clearly into the camera, as though addressing a full audience. According to the original poster, the lecturer decided to continue with the lecture and document it as evidence of his presence and commitment, even though his students failed to show up.
The video quickly ignited debate across social media platforms. Some praised the lecturer’s dedication to his responsibilities, arguing that his professionalism stood in sharp contrast to an increasingly disengaged student body. Others, however, questioned what had gone wrong—was it a scheduling issue, communication failure, or growing student apathy? Several commenters suggested that universities should investigate underlying issues like poor attendance policies, uninspiring pedagogy, or a disconnect between faculty and students. Regardless of the cause, the video has brought renewed focus to the state of education in Nigerian higher institutions, particularly in terms of accountability and engagement on both sides of the classroom.
