Abstract
Purpose: In Nigeria, the current COVID-19 Pandemic stands-still virtually all formal learning activities, especially in Government owned institutions. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the perception and readiness of Nigerians on adapting Distance e-Learning option during and even after the COVID-19 Pandemic.
 Methodology: The study applied a quantitative cross-sectional design approach. A closed-ended e-questionnaire was designed using google form and distributed in a snowball fashion-wise via online platforms. Three categories of the audience were targeted: teachers, students and parents. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze responses. ANOVA was used to analyze the collective decision across the three categories.
 Findings: The findings revealed that there is no difference amongst the three groups in their final decisions on willingness to adapt (F (0.187), p-value 0.83), and kick-start distance learning (F (0.469), p-value 0.63). Poor internet infrastructure and unstable electricity supply were some of the challenges identified.
 Unique contribution to Theory, Practice, and Policy: The study highlights the willingness of Nigerians in adapting distance e-learning approach as a viable alternative to traditional face-face learning amidst COVID-19 Pandemic and beyond. Administrative involvements are crucial to actualizing this educational dream of Nigerians.
Highlights
The novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, spreads rapidly from country to country, causing the current Pandemic
COVID-19 Pandemic leads to closure of schools in a bit to curtail and contain the outbreak in Nigeria
This has resulted in a complete lack of formal education which primarily affects the teachers, students, and parents
Summary
The novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, spreads rapidly from country to country, causing the current Pandemic. This virus negatively affected virtually all human development sectors such as health, economy, education and general quality of life [1]. In Nigeria, for example, nationwide closure of schools as part of the Government early measures taken. This closure had caused teachers and students more than half a year outside formal teaching and learning, which in turn affects their productivity and general well-being. The need to adapt to different and available learning methods, such as the Distance e-Learning (DL) system becomes paramount. It is not new to the learning system, COVID-19 Pandemic is just reviving its need
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