Abstract: The world is gradually moving from what it used to be to a digital world. The information and communication technology wave is fast blowing across virtually every aspect of the society. If properly utilized, information communication technology (ICT) can be a veritable tool in enhancing transparency and efficient service delivery in both private and public sectors administration. This paper is an explanatory discourse on the prospects of implementing Electronics Administration in Nigeria and some of the drawbacks to it. Technological Determinism Theory was adopted to explain the effects of technology 0n administration. Alarming ICT illiteracy rate, epileptic power supply, high cost of purchasing computer gadgets, cyber crime and lack of adequate manpower were among others identified as the major challenges to e administration in Nigeria. This paper suggested mass ICT education, establishment of e administration implementation committees in both federal and state ministries and parastatals, the establishment of ministry for ICT Affairs, provision of necessary ICT infrastructures and cyber security as the panacea to the challenges confronting e administration in Nigeria. As a regional power, Nigeria should be at the lead in embracing the dividends of ICT.
Keywords: Administration, information and communication technology, government and Nigeria.
Title: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF IMPLEMENTATION E-ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA: AN EXPLANATORY DISCOURSE
Author: Onyedikachi Madueke, Celestine Nwosu, Dick Uduma
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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