Roles of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined the roles of Information Communication Technology in the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria. Teaching is becoming one of the most challenging professions in our society today where knowledge is expanding so rapidly that modern technologies demand the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Through ICT, students' understanding and knowledge in several areas have been increased, thus creating an environment where creative learning is the rule. ICT offers a range of fundamental and methodological contributions that empower sustainability through various tools and more generic models. These technologies are fundamental enabler of economic prosperity, recently identified among the main facilitators for the three pillars of sustainable development: social, economic and environmental are the principal enablers of the SDGs 2030. There are developments in the Nigerian education sector which indicate some level of ICT application in the secondary schools. However, roles of ICT in education are online learning, access to all, higher order thinking, motivator of learning, cooperative learning etc. Meanwhile, some causes of low ICT applications in Nigeria School system are epileptic power supply, inadequate ICT facilities, inadequate manpower etc.