A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF THE ROLES OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) AS A FACILITATOR OF QUALITY EDUCATION IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

ABSTRACT: Information and Communication technology has been recognized to play pedagogic FUNCTIONS that could in principle complement the traditional practices of the education sector.  This study was conducted to appraise the FUNCTIONS of ICT as a change agent towards quality education in tertiary institution in Nigeria. The study adopted the survey method. A total of 133 respondents were enrolled in the study. Using the chi-square statistical tool, the findings shows that ICT has impacted the quality of education in Nigeria, although at a slow pace due to the inability of schools to employ the latest technology in delivering educational packages. Further findings reveals that the level of ICT adoption and application in tertiary institutions is low. The study recommended that industrial establishments, companies, politicians, big businessmen and entrepreneurs, non-governmental organizations and the community at large should assist the institutions in the provision of ICT equipments and materials and well-furnished computer laboratories.