Effect of E-governance Policy on Security in Nigeria
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Security is a fundamental pillar for the stability and development of societies worldwide. EGovernancepolicy, which involves the use of digital tools and technologies in governmentoperations, has emerged as a critical strategy for addressing modern security challenges. Thisstudy investigates the effect of E-Governance policy on security in Nigeria. The sample wasdrawn from 806 personnel of the Police Intelligence Department (FID), comprising theIntelligence Response Team (IRT) and Special Tactical Squad (STS) located at the forceheadquarters in FCT, Abuja. Multiple regression analysis and descriptive statistics wereemployed to achieve the study’s objectives. The major findings reveal that digital incidencereporting systems (DIRS) have a significant positive relationship with security; digital forensictools (DFT) have a significant positive relationship with security; and CCTV surveillancesystems have a significant positive relationship with security. The study concludes that if theNigerian government focuses on providing digital incidence reporting systems, digital forensictools, and CCTV surveillance systems, it will lead to an improved security situation in thecountry. It is recommended that the government at all levels allocate sufficient resources for theprocurement, maintenance, and upgrade of these digital tools and systems. Additionally, thestudy recommends that the Nigerian government partner with international organizations andexperts to provide specialized training and certification programs for Nigerian securitypersonnel. Furthermore, the government should establish continuous monitoring and evaluationmechanisms to assess the performance and impact of digital incidence reporting systems, digitalforensic tools, and CCTV surveillance.
Authors: Bashi B Musa, Abu Idris, Yusuf Abdulhakeem, Ndagi Salihu
Institution: Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University
Language: English
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W6981317509
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