Abstract
The study investigated the impact of information and communication technology on the economic growth and development of Edo state. Three research questions were raised to guide the study. The population used for this study comprised of all Public Secondary Schools teachers and Students in Ovia North East Area Council, Edo state.
A structured questionnaires titled: The impact of information and communication technology on the economic growth and development of Edo state was used for data collection. The questionnaire was validated by the researcher's supervisor while the cronbach’s alpha reliability method was adopted to ascertain the reliability of the instrument which yielded a co-efficient index of .668. Data were analyzed with mean and standard deviation.
The study concluded that ICT with the use of Internet facilities enables effective economic development in society and in schools, the application of ICT in Nigeria economic development has improved the quality of Education in Nigeria particularly in Edo state. Also, E-learning has been introduced into the learning socialization in the state and ICT has made teaching and learning of subjects in Nigeria schools easier, ICT Facilities like computer, projectors, slide rule are being used in schools located in Edo state. Also, it was found out that electronic blackboards or whiteboards facilities for teaching and learning, Internet cybercafe in schools for students, audio visuals/instructional television and radio for students, computer training centers and an organized networking system between staff and students are ways which contribute to the growth and development of Edo state.
