Revisiting E–learning became a central theme and a must for most countries during the COVID–19 pandemic lockdown. COVID–19 is not like every other epidemic we have experienced overtime, the deadly virus can be transmitted from one infected person to another in a very little liquid particles, these particles ranges from larger respiratory droplets to smaller aerosols. The tenacity of the virus spread quickly in a crowded environment and this led the government of several countries took precautions in closing down schools, business centres, sport arena etc. to curb the expeditions spread of the virus.
Aim: The main objective of this research is to explore the importance of E–learning amidst COVID–19 pandemic in Nigeria educational system, the impact of the pandemic lockdown and the decline in Nigeria educational system.
Study Design: This research studies adopt both the qualitative and quantitative research strategy in which questionnaire were administered and hypothesis were tested using chi-square.
Findings: From the research conducted, it was discovered that there has been decline in Nigeria educational system due to lack of quality of services delivery especially the public schools, infrastructure even before the COVID – 19 pandemic, it was also discovered that E–learning was instrumental during the COVID–19 pandemic.
Limitations: The major limitations to the study are time constraint, access to literature and inability of the respondent to return questionnaire on time. The research can contribute immensely to the growth and development of Nigeria educational system and it is important to note that E–learning was instrumental during the COVID–19 pandemic lockdown.
Keywords: COVID–19, Education, E–learning