The Impact of Information And Communication Technology (ICT) On Tertiary Institutions Administration In Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study was carried out to establish the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on tertiary institutions administration in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. A descriptive research design was adopted in conducting this research. Four research questions and hypotheses were used to guide the study to a coherent conclusion. A structured questionnaire titled: ICT on administration of tertiary institutions assessments questionnaire (IATIAQ) was used to elicit information from the respondents. The study population comprised 127 staff randomly drawn from 6 selected public tertiary institutions in Nasarawa State using the stratified random sampling method. The data generated was evaluated using Pearson correlation co-efficient (Pearson r) statistical tool. Findings revealed that ICT has a significant impact on records management, student's academic performance, teacher's job performance and instructional supervision which are amongst the key components and essential parameters of measuring the achievement of tertiary institutions in Nasarawa state. Provision of adequate funds, manpower and ICT facilities to schools, regular monitoring and evaluation of school activities and routine training and retraining of staff on ICT appreciation and application are recommended based on the findings of the study.