Publication Information
Journal: NAU Journal of Technology and Vocational Education
Volume: 1 (2014-2016)
ICT AFFORDANCES AND UTILIZATION CHALLENGES IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS: A SETBACK TO ATTAINING NIGERIA VISION 20:2020
Ementa, C.N
cn.ementa@unizik.edu.ng ji / ngementa@yahoo.com Department of Vocational Education, Faculty of Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Ezenwafor, J. I
ji.ezenwafor@unizik.edu.ng / justed1998@yahoo.com Department of Vocational Education, Faculty of Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
ICT utilization in tertiary institutions is essential for promoting teaching and learning. It is also needed go
overcome surmount barriers of time and place as it provides teachers and students opportunities for
endless research and learning via the internet. The study x-rayed Nigeria development plans from
independence to Vision 20-2020. It examined the contributions of ICT to tertiary education, reviewed the
status of Nigeria with respect to ICT development index, challenges of ICT utilization in Nigerian tertiary
institutions. The study further surveyed the implications of these challenges to tertiary education and
proffered solutions to theset backs stated.
overcome surmount barriers of time and place as it provides teachers and students opportunities for
endless research and learning via the internet. The study x-rayed Nigeria development plans from
independence to Vision 20-2020. It examined the contributions of ICT to tertiary education, reviewed the
status of Nigeria with respect to ICT development index, challenges of ICT utilization in Nigerian tertiary
institutions. The study further surveyed the implications of these challenges to tertiary education and
proffered solutions to theset backs stated.
Achimugu, P.; Oluwagbemi, O. & Oluwaranti, A. (2010). An evaluation of the impact of
information and communication technologies diffusion in Nigeria's higher
educational institutions. Journal of Information Technology Impact, 10(1), 25-34.
Adeosun,O. (2010). Quality basic education development in Nigeria: Imperativesfor use of
ICT.JournalofInternationalCo-operation inEducation,13(2),193-211.
Adewole, E. G. & Fakorede, S. O. A. (2013). Strengthening the Nigerian Higher Education
system through the use of information and communication technology.
International Journalof Social ScienceandEducation,3(4),1006-1012.
Adu, E. O; Emunemu, B. O.; & Oshati, T. (2014). The role of information and
communication technology (ICT) and higher education in sustainable development.
Journal of Communication, 5(2), 181-190.
Akomolafe, C. O. (2009). Strategies and challenges of information and communication
technology infrastructure for university Education in Nigeria. Revitalization of
African Higher Education, 318-327.
Ayodele, O. S; Obafemi, F. N, & Ebong, F. S. (2013). Challenges facing the achievement of
the Nigeria vision. Global Advanced Research Journal of Social Sciences, 27, 143-
157.
Engineering Network Team (2015). The need for ICT drive in higher education in Nigeria.
Retrieved from http://eng ineer-ng.net/m/blogpost ? id=6404812%
3ABlogpost%3A100216
Eze, S. O. & Eze, P. I. (2013). Application of ICT in teaching and learning in tertiary
institutions in Ebonyi State. Global Journal of Bio-Science and Biotechnology, 2(3),
309-312.
Federal Republic of Nigeria (2009). National Policy on Education. Lagos: NERDC Press.
Idowu, A. I. & Esere, M. (2013). ICT and higher educationalsystem in Nigeria.
Educational
Research and Reviews, 8(2), 2021-2025.doi:10.5897/ERR09.044
Iloanusi, O. N. & Osuagwu, C. C. (2012). ICT diffusion and uptake in Nigerian tertiary
educational institutions: Trends, perspectives and possibilities. African Journal of
Computer and ICTs, 5, 4(2), 77-84.
International Telecommunication Union (2015). Measuring the information society report.
Geneva: Switzerland: International Telecommunication Union.
Mndzebele, N. (2013). Challenges faced by schools when introducing ICT in developing
countries. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention, 2(9),
01-04.
Mondal, A. & Mete, J. (2012). ICT in higher education: Opportunities and challenges.
Bhatter College Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2. Retrieved from
http://bcjms.bhattercollege.ac.in
National Planning Commission (2009). Nigeria Vision 20:2020. Retrieved from
www.nationalplanning.gov.ng.
National Technical Working Group (NTWG) on ICT (2009). Report of the vision 2020
National Technical Working Group on information and communication
technology. Retrieved fromwww.ibenaija.org/uploads/1/0/1/2/10128027
Nwezeh, C. M. T. (2010). The use of ICT in Nigerian universities: A case study of
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Library Philosophy and Practice.
Retrieved from http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~mbolin/nwezeh3.htm
Nworgu, B. G. (2006). The indispensability of ICT in educational research. A
paper presented at Institute of Education Conference on information and
communication technology in the service of education, University of Nigeria,
Nsukka, 15th
-18th May.
Nwosu, O & Ugbomo, E. F. (2012). ICT in education: A catalyst for effective use of
information. Publication of the Pacific Northwest Library Association PNLA
Quarterly. Retrieved from http://www.ict in education: as a catalyst for effective
use ofinformation.
Obilo, I. P. & Ibebuike, U. (2015). Challenges of utilization of teaching with ICT in
tertiary institution in Nigeria. Studies in Education, 14(1), February 15. Retrieved
from www.foeaau.com
Oduma, C. A. & Ile, C. M. (2014). ICT education for teachers and ICT supported
instruction: Problems and prospects in the Nigerian education system. African
Research Review, 8(2), 199-216.
Ogwu, E. N. & Ogwu, F. J. (2013). Roles and challenges of teachers in effective instructional
delivery of e-learning in Nigeria. Journal of Educational Research and Study, 1(4),
23-26.
Ohiwerei, F.O.;Azih, N.&Okoli, B. E. (2013). Problems militating against utilization of ICT in
teaching and learning of business education in Nigerian universities. European
InternationalJournalof ScienceandTechnology,2(7),40-48.
Okwor,A. N. (2011). Nigeria's digital divide Aclog in the wheel of Vision 20-2020. Journal of
the Science TeachersAssociation ofNigeria,46(1), 187-206.
Olaseni, M. & Alade, W. (2012). Vision 20:2020 and the challenges of infrastructural
development in Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Development, 5(2), 63-76.
Ololube, N. P.; Eke, P.; Uzorka, M. C.; Ekpenyong, N. S. & Ngboawaji, D. (2009).
Instructional technology in higher education: A case of selected universities in
Niger Delta. Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teachings, 10(2).
Retrieved from http://www.ied.edu.hk/apfslt/v10_issue2/ololube/index.htm#con
Ololube, N. P.; Ubogu, A. E.; & Ossai, A. G. (2010). ICT and distance education in Nigeria:
A review of literature and accounts. Paper presented at 2nd International Open and
Distance Learning (IODL)symposium,Accra, Ghana.
Osakwe, R. N. (2012). Challenges of information and communication technology (ICT)
education in Nigerian public secondary schools. Education Research Journal, 2(12),
388-391.
Oyovwe-Tinuoye, G. & Adogbeji, B. O. (2013). Information communication and technology
(ICT) as an enhancing tool in quality education for transformation of individual and
the nation. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social
Sciences,3(4),21-32.
Rouse, M. (2010). International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Definition. Retrieved from
http://whatos.techtarget.com/definition/International -TelecommunicationUnion- ITU
Sanubi, F. A., & Akpotu, N. E. (2015). The Nigeria education system and vision 20:2020: A
critical development planning perspective. International Journal of Educational
Administration andPolicy Studies,7(2), 26-38 doi:10.5897/IJEAPS2014.0371
Tella, A. (2007). Impact of web-based e-learning at the University of Botswana. Journal of
African EducationalResearchNetwork,7(2),87-97.
Wison, K. B.; Tele-Mensah, I. & Boateng, K. A. (2014). Information and communication
technology use in higher education: Perspectives from students. European Scientific
Journal, 10(19),161-171.
Yusuf, M. A; Afolabi, F. O.; & Loto, A. B. (2013). Appraising the role of information and
communication technology (ICT) as a change agent for higher education in Nigeria.
International Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Studies, 5(8), 177-
183
information and communication technologies diffusion in Nigeria's higher
educational institutions. Journal of Information Technology Impact, 10(1), 25-34.
Adeosun,O. (2010). Quality basic education development in Nigeria: Imperativesfor use of
ICT.JournalofInternationalCo-operation inEducation,13(2),193-211.
Adewole, E. G. & Fakorede, S. O. A. (2013). Strengthening the Nigerian Higher Education
system through the use of information and communication technology.
International Journalof Social ScienceandEducation,3(4),1006-1012.
Adu, E. O; Emunemu, B. O.; & Oshati, T. (2014). The role of information and
communication technology (ICT) and higher education in sustainable development.
Journal of Communication, 5(2), 181-190.
Akomolafe, C. O. (2009). Strategies and challenges of information and communication
technology infrastructure for university Education in Nigeria. Revitalization of
African Higher Education, 318-327.
Ayodele, O. S; Obafemi, F. N, & Ebong, F. S. (2013). Challenges facing the achievement of
the Nigeria vision. Global Advanced Research Journal of Social Sciences, 27, 143-
157.
Engineering Network Team (2015). The need for ICT drive in higher education in Nigeria.
Retrieved from http://eng ineer-ng.net/m/blogpost ? id=6404812%
3ABlogpost%3A100216
Eze, S. O. & Eze, P. I. (2013). Application of ICT in teaching and learning in tertiary
institutions in Ebonyi State. Global Journal of Bio-Science and Biotechnology, 2(3),
309-312.
Federal Republic of Nigeria (2009). National Policy on Education. Lagos: NERDC Press.
Idowu, A. I. & Esere, M. (2013). ICT and higher educationalsystem in Nigeria.
Educational
Research and Reviews, 8(2), 2021-2025.doi:10.5897/ERR09.044
Iloanusi, O. N. & Osuagwu, C. C. (2012). ICT diffusion and uptake in Nigerian tertiary
educational institutions: Trends, perspectives and possibilities. African Journal of
Computer and ICTs, 5, 4(2), 77-84.
International Telecommunication Union (2015). Measuring the information society report.
Geneva: Switzerland: International Telecommunication Union.
Mndzebele, N. (2013). Challenges faced by schools when introducing ICT in developing
countries. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention, 2(9),
01-04.
Mondal, A. & Mete, J. (2012). ICT in higher education: Opportunities and challenges.
Bhatter College Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2. Retrieved from
http://bcjms.bhattercollege.ac.in
National Planning Commission (2009). Nigeria Vision 20:2020. Retrieved from
www.nationalplanning.gov.ng.
National Technical Working Group (NTWG) on ICT (2009). Report of the vision 2020
National Technical Working Group on information and communication
technology. Retrieved fromwww.ibenaija.org/uploads/1/0/1/2/10128027
Nwezeh, C. M. T. (2010). The use of ICT in Nigerian universities: A case study of
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Library Philosophy and Practice.
Retrieved from http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~mbolin/nwezeh3.htm
Nworgu, B. G. (2006). The indispensability of ICT in educational research. A
paper presented at Institute of Education Conference on information and
communication technology in the service of education, University of Nigeria,
Nsukka, 15th
-18th May.
Nwosu, O & Ugbomo, E. F. (2012). ICT in education: A catalyst for effective use of
information. Publication of the Pacific Northwest Library Association PNLA
Quarterly. Retrieved from http://www.ict in education: as a catalyst for effective
use ofinformation.
Obilo, I. P. & Ibebuike, U. (2015). Challenges of utilization of teaching with ICT in
tertiary institution in Nigeria. Studies in Education, 14(1), February 15. Retrieved
from www.foeaau.com
Oduma, C. A. & Ile, C. M. (2014). ICT education for teachers and ICT supported
instruction: Problems and prospects in the Nigerian education system. African
Research Review, 8(2), 199-216.
Ogwu, E. N. & Ogwu, F. J. (2013). Roles and challenges of teachers in effective instructional
delivery of e-learning in Nigeria. Journal of Educational Research and Study, 1(4),
23-26.
Ohiwerei, F.O.;Azih, N.&Okoli, B. E. (2013). Problems militating against utilization of ICT in
teaching and learning of business education in Nigerian universities. European
InternationalJournalof ScienceandTechnology,2(7),40-48.
Okwor,A. N. (2011). Nigeria's digital divide Aclog in the wheel of Vision 20-2020. Journal of
the Science TeachersAssociation ofNigeria,46(1), 187-206.
Olaseni, M. & Alade, W. (2012). Vision 20:2020 and the challenges of infrastructural
development in Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Development, 5(2), 63-76.
Ololube, N. P.; Eke, P.; Uzorka, M. C.; Ekpenyong, N. S. & Ngboawaji, D. (2009).
Instructional technology in higher education: A case of selected universities in
Niger Delta. Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teachings, 10(2).
Retrieved from http://www.ied.edu.hk/apfslt/v10_issue2/ololube/index.htm#con
Ololube, N. P.; Ubogu, A. E.; & Ossai, A. G. (2010). ICT and distance education in Nigeria:
A review of literature and accounts. Paper presented at 2nd International Open and
Distance Learning (IODL)symposium,Accra, Ghana.
Osakwe, R. N. (2012). Challenges of information and communication technology (ICT)
education in Nigerian public secondary schools. Education Research Journal, 2(12),
388-391.
Oyovwe-Tinuoye, G. & Adogbeji, B. O. (2013). Information communication and technology
(ICT) as an enhancing tool in quality education for transformation of individual and
the nation. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social
Sciences,3(4),21-32.
Rouse, M. (2010). International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Definition. Retrieved from
http://whatos.techtarget.com/definition/International -TelecommunicationUnion- ITU
Sanubi, F. A., & Akpotu, N. E. (2015). The Nigeria education system and vision 20:2020: A
critical development planning perspective. International Journal of Educational
Administration andPolicy Studies,7(2), 26-38 doi:10.5897/IJEAPS2014.0371
Tella, A. (2007). Impact of web-based e-learning at the University of Botswana. Journal of
African EducationalResearchNetwork,7(2),87-97.
Wison, K. B.; Tele-Mensah, I. & Boateng, K. A. (2014). Information and communication
technology use in higher education: Perspectives from students. European Scientific
Journal, 10(19),161-171.
Yusuf, M. A; Afolabi, F. O.; & Loto, A. B. (2013). Appraising the role of information and
communication technology (ICT) as a change agent for higher education in Nigeria.
International Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Studies, 5(8), 177-
183