THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ON MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT IN BAUCHI STATE SECRETARIAT

ABSTRACT The primary objective of this study is to examine how the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Manpower Development in Bauchi State Secretariat. A case study of Bauchi State Secretariat in carrying out this study, the study was used of survey research method for data collection. Also, questionnaire was used to collect data from a target population of 133 respondents, comprising of computer operators, academics, labour employers, operators of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the general public in Bauchi State Secretariat. The study asked three research questions were also raised. The relevant literatures were reviewed for the study. Also, data generated was interpreted and analyzed. The results obtained showed that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays an important role in manpower development in Bauchi State Secretariat. It was also found that manpower development contributes to the socio-political, economic and other related wellbeing of people living in Bauchi State Secretariat. At the end of the study, the study made up a number of recommendations for further studies and for policy formulation on how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays an important role in manpower development in Bauchi State Secretariat. It shows that In order to facilitate the training of staff, authorities concerned should endeavor to establish ICT centers in their various establishments. Such ICT centers should be made mandatory as a government policy in Bauchi state secretariat. To this end, seminars, workshops and training should be organized on regular basis for all categories of staff to enlighten them on the use of ICT in our various establishments.