EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND SMALL-SCALE ENTERPRISES PERFORMANCE IN ILORIN, KWARA STATE

Abstract

The swift wave of digital transformation reshaping the global business setting presents both
opportunities and hurdles for small-scale enterprises (SSEs), particularly in emerging
economies such as Ilorin, Kwara State. This study investigates the correlation between digital
transformation and the performance of small-scale enterprise in Ilorin, Kwara State. The
main objective of the study is to explore the relationship between digital transformation and
business performance within this context. The target population of study consisted of staff
from selected small-scale businesses in Ilorin. A survey research design was employed and
data was collected from primary source. Convenience sampling technique was used to select
a sample size of 143 respondents. A structured questionnaire was the instrument used to
gather data, while the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was applied to test
the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The study found a positive and significant
relationship between digital transformation and small-scale business performance in Ilorin.
Based on these findings, the study recommends that small-scale businesses organize training
programs to enhance the digital skills of their employees and pursue lasting partnerships
with ICT firms in digital technology. This strategy is expected to ensure sustained business
performance in the long term.