Author(s) :   Charlie Zephaniah William¹, Dr. Doreen Kobani²

Abstract : This study examined the Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools in Sustainable Community Development in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The population of the study comprised Two thousand, two hundred and twenty-eight (2,228) members of Community Based Organizations in the local government area. The proportionate sampling technique was used to select 240 male members and 160 female members of the CBOs making a total of 400. Questionnaire was used for data collection. The reliability coefficient is 0.80. Three research questions were posed. The data were analyzed with simple percentages and weighted mean. The study revealed that use of information and communication technology tools such as internet services, telephone and the mass media enhance sustainable community development in Obio/Akpor Local Government area of Rivers State. The researcher therefore recommended, amongst others, that Rivers State government should embark on the provision of adequate information and communication facilities to improve communications among community members to enhance sustainable community development.

Keywords: Information, Technology, Sustainable, Community development.

DOI : 10.61161/ijarcsms.v12i8.1

Pages : 1-9

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