VIDEO of University Professor lecturing empty class after his students failed to show up (WATCH)

Friday, May 16, 2025 - A university professor was filmed delivering a lecture to an empty classroom after his students failed to show up. 

The lecturer, identified as a professor from the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, was recorded teaching on what was supposed to be the first day of the new semester. 

The professor is seen standing in front of the empty class while stating that despite the students’ absence, he chose to fulfil his duty by showing up and giving the lecture. 

He said, “Today, we have started our course program for the semester but unfortunately, the students are yet to be seen. 

“But I’m happy that Dr Sunday Jonathan who is the course student’s advisor for the department and the quality assurance director for the department as well is around and is witnessing the empty class. 

“All the same, I feel I should be around to register my presence.” 
The video has sparked mixed reactions. 

Watch below.

VIDEO of Professor lecturing empty class after his students failed to show up pic.twitter.com/GJIuJHJBJI

— DAILY POST 🇳🇬 (@dailypost_ng) May 16, 2025