PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF INTEGRATING ICT IN TERTIARYEDUCATION IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This paper examined, Problems and Prospects of Integrating ICT in Tertiary Education in Kaduna state, Nigeria. The
study was guided by two objectives; to examine electricity supply in the integration of ICT and examine the
availability of ICT facilities among tertiary institutions in Kaduna state. Research questions and hypotheses were in
line with objectives of the study. The study adopted descriptive research survey. The population of the study was
3520, comprises of 2120 300L students of Faculty Education, ABU, Zaria, and 1400 Year Three (NCE III), College
of Education, Zaria. While a sample size of 346 was used in the study. Simple random techniques was used in
selecting the respondents, while purposive sampling techniques was used in selecting the two institutions. Frequency
and percentage count was used to analyse the bio data of the respondents, mean and standard deviation was used to
respond to the research questions raised in the study, while Chi-Square was used to test the two hypotheses raised in
the study. Finding shows that, there is significant difference of electricity supply in the integration of ICT (p-value
of 0.002 <  0.05). There is adequate availability of ICT facilities among tertiary institutions in Kaduna state, Nigeria
(p-value of 0.004 <  0.05). The study concluded, there is adequate supply of electricity in the schools, electrical
fittings in the schools are well maintained, alternative electricity source is well maintained and there is provision for
lighting points in an appropriate location and recommendations were made; Government at all level as well as private
business owners should recognize the used to adequately equip higher institutions with adequate electricity supply in
order to enhance the use and integration of ICT in schools.