A viral video showing a Nigerian university professor passionately lecturing to an empty classroom has stirred reactions across social media, drawing both praise for his dedication and criticism highlighting the state of student commitment and institutional communication.
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The clip, which has been widely circulated online, features Professor Ehinmidu, a renowned scholar of Pharmaceutical Microbiology at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, delivering a lecture despite the absence of students. While the exact date of the video remains unclear, it has reignited conversations around academic culture, discipline, and student engagement in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
Many users lauded the professor’s professionalism and unwavering commitment to teaching. One former student shared a strikingly similar experience from the year 2000, recalling how Professor Ehinmidu was already lecturing an empty hall during a 7 a.m. class. “I was about 8 minutes late, having traveled from Kaduna to Zaria, and he was already deep into the lecture,” the alumna wrote. “I ended up being the only student in class that day.”
The video has drawn commendation from education advocates who see the professor’s actions as a powerful example of work ethic and dedication in the face of discouraging circumstances. “This is what integrity looks like,” a social media user wrote. “Teaching with or without applause.”
However, others expressed concern over the underlying issues the video may reveal—such as poor communication about class schedules, waning student morale, or logistical difficulties faced by students, particularly those who travel long distances for early morning lectures.
As debates continue to unfold online, the video has sparked a larger reflection on the values of discipline, respect for educators, and the challenges within Nigeria’s higher education system.
ABU Zaria has yet to issue an official comment on the video, but many are calling on institutions to strengthen student support systems while also recognizing and celebrating lecturers who go above and beyond their call of duty.
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