CHALLENGES AND BENEFITS OF E-GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA

The penetration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in all facets of human existence is leading to changes in the way humans interact within the society and the way societies involve Individuals in the evolution process. The concept of e-government is the use of information technology to improve governance, promote transparency, efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of public service. The urgent need to use ICT in the public service was not only necessitated by the needs mentioned above, but also to change the whole society structure, values, culture and ways of conducting official business. This paper work looks at the benefits of the implementation of e-government in Nigeria, and also the major challenges encountered in the implementation of e-government in Nigeria and possible recommendation to curb the challenges.