ACQUISITION OF ICT SKILLS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN OGUN STATE

Adebayo, Aminat and Oderinde, Oluwafemi (2019) ACQUISITION OF ICT SKILLS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN OGUN STATE. In: 1st National Conference of WITED, Ilaro Chapter, August 13-16, 2019, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.

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Abstract

ICT skills are learned abilities used for the operation of ICT gadgets. This forms one of the fastest expanding skill-sets and is currently in high demand across multiple markets. More than just as an industry of its own, ICT has also permeated into different job functions, evolving from being a specified niche to becoming a basic requirement across different fields. This study therefore examined the impact of acquisition of ICT skills on the economic development in Ogun State. The population used for the study comprised of one hundred and sixty ICT operators, students and ICT administrators in the Three Senatorial District Areas of Ogun State: Ilaro, Itori and Sapade. One hundred respondents were selected through purposive sampling techniques. For the study, three research questions were raised and twelve questionnaire related items were formulated to make a structured questionnaire. One hundred copies of the structured instrument were produced and administered on the One hundred respondents. Acquisition of ICT skills such as computer is a veritable tool for economic development. It was recommended among others that the government should create enabling environment in order to boost citizens’ interest in acquisition of ICT skills towards sustaining the economic growth and development of Nigeria.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects: L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Management
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email [email protected]
Date Deposited: 28 May 2021 09:17
Last Modified: 28 May 2021 13:18
URI: http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/1372

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