This paper examined how education management could be redefined in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure continuation of teaching and learning in academic institutions. The virus which was first reported in Wuhan-China eventually spread to other parts of the world including Nigeria. World Health Organization (WHO) declared it as a pandemic (public health emergency of international concern) due to its fast spread. Consequently, Nigeria was forced to lock down her social and economic activities as measure to curb the spread of the virus. This challenged education professionals to rethink alternative option to ensure continuation of teaching in schools. This paper argued that virtual learning would be the appropriate option. Besides the fact that virtual learning contributes enormously in curbing the spread of the virus, existing structure of ICT gargets support effective switch from the traditional face-to-face approach to online learning. Advantages of online learning include; improved access to instructional materials; cost effectiveness, enhances creative learning environment, efficient and effective time management. The paper recommended among others that; government should train teachers on effective operation of the new e-learning equipment, teachers to train students on effective operation of the new e-learning equipment and government should provide the needed e-learning equipment and data to access internet. Government should also collaborate with other stakeholders in the provision of e-learning equipment in the management of education.

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