This paper discusses how information and communication technologies (ICT) can be used as a tool for manpower development in Nigeria to help the country advance nationally. It defines key terms like manpower, ICT, and ICT education. It also analyzes the development of ICT in Nigeria, challenges facing ICT and manpower development, and how ICTs can improve education quality and manpower. However, the paper concludes that while ICTs can significantly enhance education, the Nigerian government has yet to fully adopt ICTs for teaching and learning.
This paper discusses how information and communication technologies (ICT) can be used as a tool for manpower development in Nigeria to help the country advance nationally. It defines key terms like manpower, ICT, and ICT education. It also analyzes the development of ICT in Nigeria, challenges facing ICT and manpower development, and how ICTs can improve education quality and manpower. However, the paper concludes that while ICTs can significantly enhance education, the Nigerian government has yet to fully adopt ICTs for teaching and learning.
This paper discusses how information and communication technologies (ICT) can be used as a tool for manpower development in Nigeria to help the country advance nationally. It defines key terms like manpower, ICT, and ICT education. It also analyzes the development of ICT in Nigeria, challenges facing ICT and manpower development, and how ICTs can improve education quality and manpower. However, the paper concludes that while ICTs can significantly enhance education, the Nigerian government has yet to fully adopt ICTs for teaching and learning.
ABSTRACT In this paper, Manpower development is considered as a tool for national development that would assist the Nigeria State meet up with the rest of the world. The paper defines Manpower, ICT, ICT education. By dissecting the development of ICTs in Nigeria, Challenges facing ICT and manpower development, how ICTs can improve qualitative education, thus manpower. The paper concludes that despite the roles ICTs can play in education the Nigerian state is yet to wholly adopt ICTs for teaching and learning. Our proposition includes direct government contributions, provision of ICT infrastructure and qualitative ICT education.