Abstract:

The study investigated the influence of ICT for effectiveness of staff job performance in two Universities in Oyo State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design was employed to collect the requisite data. The data collected were analyzed using statistical measures of Mean, Standard deviation, Pearson Product Moment Correlation. A total of nine hundred and four secretariat staff was used for this study from the two universities. Two hundred and twenty-eight were purposively used for this study. A structured questionnaire was used. The overall reliability coefficient was established at 0.76 using Cronbach Alpha. The data collected were analyzed using frequency counts, percentage scores, mean, Pearson product moment correlation analysis. The study revealed that availability of ICT facilities, in-service training and constraints were significantly related to the use of ICT effectiveness and job performance of staff in the two institutions. Recommendation showed that there should be constant ICT training for the staff in order to provide them with necessary new skills in usage of ICT gadgets. Government should provide the necessary infrastructures like power supply, Wi-Fi for internet connectivity, conducive environment which are needed for effectiveness and efficiency in their job performance which will motivate staff to develop their skills in the usage of ICT.

Keywords: Information and Communication Technology, availability, in-service training, facilities, effectiveness and staff development.

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