Evaluating the Long-Term Impacts of E-Learning Adoption at Bayero University, Kano: A Post-Pandemic Perspective

Abstract

The rapid shift to e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic forced institutions across Nigeria to adopt digital education platforms with little preparation. Bayero University, Kano (BUK), responded by deploying a range of e-learning tools to sustain academic continuity. This study examines the long-term impacts of this adoption, focusing on student outcomes, instructor engagement, infrastructural evolution, and policy reforms post-pandemic. Employing a mixed-methods approach comprising surveys, interviews, and platform usage data, the research captures both the persistent challenges and institutional advancements since the peak of the pandemic. Findings reveal gradual improvements in digital literacy, investment in infrastructure, and shifts in teaching strategies. However, issues such as unequal access, lack of sustained funding, and insufficient pedagogical adaptation continue to hinder progress. This paper proposes strategic recommendations to strengthen e-learning sustainability at BUK and similar institutions, offering insights for future educational resilience in Nigeria.