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Application of ICT to Agriculture as a Panacea to Unemployment in Nigeria

Kayode-Adedeji, Kehinde and Agwu, M.E Application of ICT to Agriculture as a Panacea to Unemployment in Nigeria. International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Review, 3 (4). pp. 26-48. ISSN 2330-1201

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Abstract

This study looked at the relevance of agriculture in the Nigeria society and the need for employment and application of information and communication technology into agricultural sector as a solution to unemployment problems in Nigeria. As information and communication technology is a booming sector of the economy which presently engaged the younger generations of Nigerians, it can as well be used to improve the economic development of Nigeria and Nigerians. Data was gathered through qualitative method with focus group and individual in-depth interview as tools. Participants were selected randomly from a group of students, farmers and traders in Ogun and Lagos States of Nigeria. Findings revealed that although government support was essential in improving the agricultural sector in Nigeria, it was also important for citadels of learning and the private sectors to join hands in creating the much needed awareness amongst the youths on the significance of the

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: ICT, Agriculture, Employment, Poverty alleviation, Nigeria
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
H Social Sciences > HG Finance
Divisions: Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences
Depositing User: Mrs Hannah Akinwumi
Date Deposited: 04 Mar 2015 14:27
Last Modified: 04 Mar 2015 14:27
URI: http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/3677

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