Higher Education and Information and Communication Technology in Nigeria: A Case Study of University of Ilorin and Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
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2009-01-10
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Benin Journal of Educational Studies
Abstract
Higher Education in Nigeria is expected to contribute to national development through high level man power training and development. Consequently, tertiary institutions in the country are expected to actualize these goals by engaging in teaching, research, generation and dissemination of knowledge among others. This paper deals with the current mode, quality and level of actualization of the goals of Higher Education in Nigerian tertiary institutions, using University of llorin (a Conventional University) and Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (a Specialized University) as a case study. It identifies Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a means for achieving the goals of the institutions by addressing the manner ICT could be applied in the various tasks of higher educational Institutions. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended, among others that there is a dire need for a wholesome master plan for massive training of Nigerian graduates on ICT to
Improve their quality on their current jobs and to brighten their chances for new jobs It further recommends the need for mandatory functional computer literacy programmnes for all undergraduates and suggests enhancement of ICT facilities in schools through public private partnership.