Abstract:
This paper examined the nexus between ICT and human development. The study made use of a survey research design in which 105 respondents were selected from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The study made use of cluster sampling technique. A research questionnaire was designed and used as a research instrument for this study. The result of the study revealed that majority of the respondents agree that ICT creates more job opportunities (X = 2.41, SD = 1.01), ICT enhances growth and development in various sectors such as agriculture, education and health (X = 2.12, SD = 0.97). Also, majority of the respondents agree that lack of funding (X = 2.54, SD = 0.87), Shortage of trained professionals (X = 1.98, SD = 0.67) and unfavorable government policies (X = 1.88, SD = 1.04) are some of the barriers that affect ICT growth. The result of the hypothesis revealed a positive significant correlation (r = .685, p <.05) between ICT and Human development. The study recommends that The application of ICT in the Nigerian public sector should be expanded in order to make better use of government funds for national development.
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