Improving Performance among Academic Staff of Nigerian Universities Through Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

  • Abba, Ugochukwu Evaristus Department of Public Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
  • Ezekwe, E. A. Directorate of International Partnerships & Cooperation Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
  • Anamelechi O. Nwele Department of Public Administration, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51699/cajitmf.v4i9.608
Keywords: Performance, Academic Staff Of Nigerian Universities, Information & Communication Technology

Abstract

The objective of the study was to examine information and communication technology (ICT) improved academic staff performance in Nigeria Universities. The study employed content analysis or qualitative approach to achieve the objective of the study. The study ascertained the degree of ICT adoption by the Nigerian Universities and usage among academic staff. However, the extent literature reviewed, indicated that ICT access and usage, availability have been underutilized by academic staff in the Universities. The study found that ICT usage, access to the facilities was limited because of the environmental factors in the Nigerian Universities. The implication of this finding is that the extent creative output and network of research ideas and knowledge sharing among academic staff of Nigerian Universities are not given adequate priority. Consequently, the study recommended that University Management should procure adequate modern ICT facilities and encourage train and retraining in order to achieve competitive academic learning environment in the Universities.

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Published
2023-09-26
How to Cite
Evaristus, A. U., E. A., E., & Nwele, A. O. (2023). Improving Performance among Academic Staff of Nigerian Universities Through Information & Communication Technology (ICT). Central Asian Journal of Innovations on Tourism Management and Finance, 4(9), 150-160. https://doi.org/10.51699/cajitmf.v4i9.608
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Vol. 4 No. 9 (2023): September 2023
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