Like many other
developing countries of the world, Nigeria is impeded in her drive to utilize
information technology optimally for national development. There is no doubt
that Nigeria continues to lag behind in her utilization of information
technologies due to such factors as poor economy and poor communication
systems, among others. Given the fact that the world now operates a global
economy in a rather turbulent and volatile environment, the country has been
unable to participate in both national and international information transfer.
developing countries of the world, Nigeria is impeded in her drive to utilize
information technology optimally for national development. There is no doubt
that Nigeria continues to lag behind in her utilization of information
technologies due to such factors as poor economy and poor communication
systems, among others. Given the fact that the world now operates a global
economy in a rather turbulent and volatile environment, the country has been
unable to participate in both national and international information transfer.
Ojiambo (1992) attributed
this condition to “the low level, or non-existence of industrial and
information technology development in developing countries” as major obstacles
to such participation. The country’s capacity in information technology is far
less developed than that in the advanced countries. Low investment by multi
nationals; long period of political instability; coupled with lack of awareness
and appreciation of the significance of information as a key resource for
development by many policy makers; are others. It is against the above that
four (4) main impediments to optimal utilization of information technology in
Nigeria can be identified namely:-
this condition to “the low level, or non-existence of industrial and
information technology development in developing countries” as major obstacles
to such participation. The country’s capacity in information technology is far
less developed than that in the advanced countries. Low investment by multi
nationals; long period of political instability; coupled with lack of awareness
and appreciation of the significance of information as a key resource for
development by many policy makers; are others. It is against the above that
four (4) main impediments to optimal utilization of information technology in
Nigeria can be identified namely:-
1.
Infrastructure
dilapidation
Infrastructure
dilapidation
2.
Perennial
shortage of funds
Perennial
shortage of funds
3.
Inadequate
personnel
Inadequate
personnel
4.
Poor
maintenance culture
Poor
maintenance culture
