ICT AS STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING POLITICAL STABILITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: AN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION

Abstract

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have become the keys to the efficient running of virtually all facets of the national economy, transcending every industry and service. The purpose of the study was to determine how ICT could possibly enhance the Nigeria political and economic development. However, the importance of ICT in the achievement of this objective cannot be overemphasized. Ex-post facto research design was adopted. Proportional stratified and simple random sampling techniques were utilized to select 300 participants from three States in Ogun, Lagos, and Oyo State, Nigeria. One standardized self-report questionnaire was used for data generation. Two hypotheses were raised and tested using multiple regression and t-test statistics. Findings revealed among others that the ICT predicted the criterion variables (political stability and economic development). Based on the findings of this study, it was concluded that if ICT is used appropriately, it has the potential to vastly improve political stability and economic development.