UNIZIK Journal of
Educational Research and Policy Studies

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, NIGERIA
  • Abbreviation: UNIZIK J. Educ. Res. Pol. Stud.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2736-0296
  • DOI: 10.5897/UNIJERPS
  • Start Year: 2020
  • Published Articles: 17

Full Length Research Paper

Distance learning (e-learning) in Obafemi Awolowo University during Covid-19 pandemic school lock-down in Nigeria: The prospects and challenges

Ayotunde David Odewale
  • Ayotunde David Odewale
  • Department of Local Government and Development Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
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John Monday Etebom
  • John Monday Etebom
  • Department of Local Government and Development Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Jonhson Oladimeji Edema
  • Jonhson Oladimeji Edema
  • Department of Local Government and Development Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 06 December 2021
  •  Accepted: 25 February 2022
  •  Published: 30 April 2022

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