Strategies and Challenges of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Infrastructure Development for University Education in Nigeria

ICT in education has become an important tool in addressing challenges in teaching and learning. ICT infrastructure availability and adequacy is significant in effective use of ICT in education. This study employed a due consultation with existing literature, observations, interview and experience. It examined the strategies and challenges in developing ICT infrastructure in universities. The outcome of the study revealed the strategies for infrastructure development to include the need: for a comprehensive policy of ICT in education, to determine ICT needs for universities, to review existing infrastructure, to create awareness and sensitization of personnel on users’ needs and infrastructure challenges, and for collaboration among many stakeholders. It also revealed the challenges facing infrastructure developmentto include: inadequate fund and electricity supply, lack of comprehensive plan, and low level of awareness on the ICT usage and its requirements by personnel. It was recommended that there should be a comprehensive policy and plan on ICT in education, ICT infrastructure development should be given a priority with adequate funding, and various stakeholders should be involved in sourcing for ICT infrastructure in education.