UUM Electronic Theses and Dissertation
UUM ETD | Universiti Utara Malaysian Electronic Theses and Dissertation
FAQs | Feedback | Search Tips | Sitemap

Bridging the Digital Divide in Local Government: The Study of Internet Access and Digital Literacy in Nigeria Rural Area

AbuBakar, Hamisu Ibrahim (2012) Bridging the Digital Divide in Local Government: The Study of Internet Access and Digital Literacy in Nigeria Rural Area. Masters thesis, Universiti Utara Malaysia.

[thumbnail of HAMISU_IBRAHIM_ABUBAKAR.pdf]
Preview
Text
HAMISU_IBRAHIM_ABUBAKAR.pdf

Download (811kB) | Preview
[thumbnail of HAMISU_IBRAHIM_ABUBAKAR.pdf]
Preview
Text
HAMISU_IBRAHIM_ABUBAKAR.pdf

Download (232kB) | Preview

Abstract

Internet access and digital literacy is still lagging in the rural communities of Garun-Malam local government and there are needs to investigate the reasons behind this unfortunate situation in order to overcome this digital handicap. Of course, good access to information technology (IT) is the fundamental element of any rural development activities. Therefore, this study focuses in depth the Internet access and digital literacy (in terms of Internet technology applications skills) in the rural areas of Garun-Malam local government in Kano State, Nigeria. The purpose of the study is to investigate accessibility level of the Internet (the technological infrastructures being used), and the level of Internet technology applications skills among the rural communities. Therefore, the study employs quantitative data analysis method, 150 questionnaires were distributed, collected and analyzed for the selected rural areas. From the results, it shows that many respondents have access to Internet, despite the fact that there are poor IT infrastructures used in all the rural communities. The study also reveals that majority of the respondents does not have basic skills of Internet technology applications. Furthermore, this study will usher a new era for its internal values and the results can be used by both State and local government. However, the outcome from this study may empower policy makers to makes decision/ suggestions in bridging the digital divide that exist in the rural area of Garun-Malam local government. Bridging the digital divide is such a need that requires immediate attention for any concerned government.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Supervisor : K.Shittu, Abdul Jaleel
Item ID: 3305
Subjects: T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK5101-6720 Telecommunication
Divisions: Awang Had Salleh Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Date Deposited: 22 May 2013 02:29
Last Modified: 02 Apr 2023 01:26
Department: Awang Had Salleh Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Name: K.Shittu, Abdul Jaleel
URI: https://etd.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/3305

Actions (login required)

View Item
View Item