INFLUENCE OF ICT SKILLS ON INFORMATION RESOURCES UTILISATION IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN LEADCITY UNIVERSITY.

access to information and enhancing teaching, learning, and research activities. This study examines the influence of ICT skills on the utilization of information resources in private schools, with a focus on Lead City University. The objectives of the study are to determine the level of ICT skills possessed by students and staff, identify the available information resources, and examine how ICT skills affect the effective use of these resources. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Data were collected through questionnaires administered to selected students and staff of Lead City University. The findings revealed that ICT skills such as computer literacy, internet navigation, and the use of digital databases significantly influence the effective utilization of information resources such as e-books, online journals, and digital libraries. The study also identified challenges affecting ICT utilization, including inadequate ICT infrastructure, limited training, and irregular power supply. The study concludes that adequate ICT skills enhance the effective utilization of information resources in private universities. It therefore recommends that institutions should provide continuous ICT training, improve ICT facilities, and encourage the integration of digital resources in academic activities to promote better information access and academic performance. ICT competence has been shown to play a crucial role in enabling users to effectively access and utilize electronic information resources in educational instruction. Keywords: technology, communication, information, modern, education, skills.