The Constraints of Information and Communication Technology on Human Resources Development in Nigerian Universities

The use of electronic technology for communication has since become a very vital and effective tool of human resources development and management in tertiary institutions across the world. In Nigeria, it is fast becoming a significant aspect of human resources development. Thriving organisations attach great values to good human resources management and effective internal and external communications. The paper attempted to achieve two objectives: (1) to discuss the concepts of information and communication technology; and (2) to analyze the constraints to the use of contemporary communication and how it is impacting on human resources development and management in Nigerian Universities. The paper concluded by presenting some recommendations on how the academic institutions in Nigeria can increase the effectiveness of information and communication technologies for the sustenance of effective human resources management