Effects of Poverty Reduction Programmes of Federal Government on Rural Communities in Nigeria A Study of Owerri North LGA

Effects of Poverty Reduction Programmes of Federal Government on Rural Communities in Nigeria

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARY PAGES

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

    CHAPTER TWO

    LITERATURE REVIEW

    • 2.1 Introduction
    • 2.2 Conceptual Review
    • 2.3 Theoretical Framework
    • ⋮
    • 2.4 Empirical Studies

    CHAPTER THREE

    RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

    • 3.1 Introduction
    • 3.2 Research Design
    • 3.3 Population of Study
    • 3.4 Sampling and Sampling Technique
    • 3.5 Validation of Research Instrument
    • 3.6 Method of Data Collection
    • 3.7 Method of Data Analysis
    • 3.8 Questionnaire Administration
    • 3.9 Ethical Consideration
    • 3.10 Statistical Analysis

    CHAPTER FOUR

    DATA ANALYSIS, RESULT AND DISCUSSION

    • 4.1 Introduction
    • 4.2 Presentation and Analysis of Data
    • 4.3 Re-statement of Research Questions
    • 4.4 Test of Hypotheses
    • 4.5 Discussion of Findings

    CHAPTER FIVE

    SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

    • 5.1 Introduction
    • 5.2 Summary of Findings
    • 5.3 Conclusion
    • 5.4 Recommendation
    • 5.5 Suggestion for Further Study

    REFERENCES

    APPENDIX A - “QUESTIONNAIRE”

    ABSTRACT

    The study was carried out to examine the role of ICT in service at the Anambra State Ministry of Education. To this end, a review of the concept of ICT and the role it plays in service delivery in government ministries was carried out. Two research questions and four research, hypotheses stated in both the null and alternative forms were put forward.

    Data was collected with the aid of a questionnaire and analysed with the simple percentage and mean analysis method. At the end it was discovered that although the adoption of ICT has had a positive impact on service delivery at the Anambra State Ministry of Education, the Ministry still faces ICT related challenges like high cost of procuring ICT products, inadequate ICT literacy, erratic power supply, network failures and log-jams, high maintenance cost, high cost of training staff to become ICT complaint and high cost of retooling procedures to adapt to ICT services.

    Based on these findings, it was recommended, among other things, that government should develop a comprehensive plan on how to start using ICT products effectively. This plan will not stop at procurement, but will move further to include, maintenance and repairs, and financing staff training.

    Effects of Poverty Reduction Programmes of Federal Government on Rural Communities in Nigeria (A Study of Owerri North L.G.A)

    CHAPTER ONE

    1.0 Introduction

    1.1 Background to the Study

    The world today is shaped by the advancement in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The relevance of (ICT) Information and Communication Technology to the developments of individuals or organizations, nations and the entire world cannot be over emphasized, (Oyekanmi 2005). Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is therefore seeing as the driving force and enabler for socio-economic developments in most countries. (National ICT Policy and Plan Committee Development, 2004).

    Nigeria has come to realize this fact and government at various levels in the country and also adopted this technology towards the overall growth and development of the society. The use of (ICT) Information and Communications Technology in governance is expected to improve decision making, increase citizen participation in economic development, support the modern work force, enhance social well being and narrow the digital divide, (Oyekanmis 2005).

    One of the areas in which government has strove to make the impact of (ICT) Information and Communications Technology felt are the ministries. Government ministries are known for gathering, processing, and storing a wide variety of information's needed for immediate or future purposes. These tasks; however onerouseus they appear are the ones which (ICT) Information and Communications Technology seek to provide an easy and convenient way of accomplishing (Mertz, 2004).

    Notwithstanding, Mertz (2004) argues that government ministries in developing communities still have trouble making effective use of (ICT) Information and Communications Technology. They try to move forward in using (ICT) Information and Communications Technology but often do not have the vision and experiences on how to do so. Once they make (ICT) Information and Communications Technology investments, it can be difficult to hire experienced technical staff and educate exciting administrative and program staff. Training is expensive; short lived and seldom fits the individual needs of organization.

    It is against this backdrop that this study looks at the role of (ICT) Information and Communications Technology in the service delivery of Anambra State Ministry of Education.

    1.2 Statement of the Problems

    Service delivery in any government ministry involves a wide range of activities such as policy formulation, budget preparation, then drafting of bills, public enlightenment, keeping of official documents etc. Dibier (2003). In trying to accomplish this tasks ministries more often than not relay on information's and communication Technology (ICT) device in gathering, processing and storing a wide varieties of Information required for immediate or future purposes as regards to this activities.

    However, Mertz (2004) urge that government ministries in developing communities still have troubles making effective use of (ICT) Information and Communication Technology. They try to move forward using ICT, but often do not have the visions and experience in how to do so. Then once they make (ICT) Information and Communications Technology Investments, it can be difficult to hire an experienced technical support staff and to educate existing administrative and program staff. Training is expensive short lived and seldom fits the individual needs of the organization. It is against this backdrop that this study looks at the Anambra State Ministry of Education.

    1.3 Aim and Objectives of the Study

    The aim of the study is to investigate the Effects of Poverty Reduction Programmes of Federal Government on Rural Communities in Nigeria. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out as follows:

    1. To examine the impact of (ICT) Information and Communications Technology in service delivery at Anambra State Ministry of Education.
    2. To identify the constraints to the effective use of (ICT) Information and Communications Technology in service delivery at the Anambra State Ministry of Education.
    3. To recommends solution to the problems of effective (ICT) Information and Communication Technology utilization in Anambra State Ministry of Education.

    1.4 Research Questions

    The study came up with research questions so as to be able to ascertain the above stated objectives. The specific research questions for the study are stated below as follows:

    • To what extent has the use of (ICT) Information and Communications Technology in Anambra State Ministry of Education?
    • What are the Constraints to the effective use of (ICT) Information and Communications Technology in the service delivery of Anambra State Ministry of Education?

    1.5 Significance of the Study

    The study is important because:

    1. It will provide policy makers and implementers with relevant Information and (ICT) Information and Communications Technology device and how they can be useful in government circles.
    2. It will provide (ICT) Information and Communications Technology designers with information's on the right kind of device that will suite public sectors purposes.
    3. The Anambra State Ministry of Education will also find useful Information on how to integrate (ICT) Information and Communications Technology with their work in order to spur service delivery.
    4. It will provide those in the academic, students and scholars alike with information that will eventually prove useful in the course of further research.

    1.6 Research Hypothesis

    In order to pursue the objective of this study, the following generalized statements have been designed to guide and aids in obtaining the result for the experiment to be conducted. For this work, the null hypothesis will be represented with H0 while the alternative hypothesis will be represented with hypothesis H1.

    Hypothesis One

    • H0: The use of (ICT) Information and Communications Technology in Anambra State Ministry of Education has not had a positive impact on service delivery.
    • H1: The use of (ICT) Information and Communications Technology in Anambra State Ministry of Education has had a positive impact on the service delivery.

    Hypothesis Two

    • H0: The Constraints to the effective use of (ICT) Information and Communications Technology in the service delivery at the Anambra State Ministry of Education are not the high cost of procuring (ICT) Information and Communications Technology device and inadequate ICT literacy.
    • H1: The Constraints to the effective use of (ICT) Information and Communications Technology in the service delivery at the Anambra State Ministry of Education are the high cost of procuring (ICT) Information and Communications Technology device and inadequate ICT literacy.

    1.7 Scope and Limitations of Study

    The scope of the study is narrowed down to the use of (ICT) Information and Communications Technology in the Anambra State Ministry of Education alone.

    The study is however limited by a number of factors;

    1. Time Constraint:

      The time frame given to accomplish this project was very short due to school academic calendar and it was carried out under pressure which made the researcher not to implement some necessary features.

    2. Establishment Policies:

      Establishment policies posed a serious limitation as most staffs are not ready to release information needed for this research work. There were lots of information needed from the staffs of this establishment to enhance the study which took them time to release or they did not release at all for security purposes, hence the scope was reduced.

    3. Financial Constraint:

      Insufficient fund tends to impede the efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature or information and in the process of data collection (internet, questionnaire and interview).

    4. Initial Cooperation Delay from Respondents:

      A particular limitation of this work came as a result of the respondent refusal to offer their cooperation at the initial time they were contacted. This contributed in making the success of this research study difficult.

    1.8 Definitions of Terms

    For clarification purposes we shall define a number of terms used in this work. The terms are however defined in relation to how they have been employed in the research.

    1. ICT

    Information and Communication Technology. ICT covers any product that will store, retrieve, manipulate, transmit or receive information electronically in a digital form.

    2. IT:

    Information Technology

    3. Service Delivery:

    The manner in which certain needs are met

    4. E-Government:

    Also known as electronic government it involves the integration of information and communication technology with the processes of governing a people.

    5. Government Ministry:

    An institution created by government for the purpose of assisting in policy formulation and implanting government policies and programmes.

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    CHAPTER TWO

    2.0 Literature Review

    2.1 Introduction

    This chapter focuses on the review of related literature. A literature review includes the current knowledge as well as theoretical and methodological contributions to a particular topic. It documents the state of the art with respect to the topic you are writing. It surveys the literature in the topic selected. In this research work the literature review includes the …

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