Authors : O.M. Adesope , C.C. Asiabaka , E.C. Matthews-Njoku and A.C. Agumagu
Abstract: Information and Communications Technology has become a very important feature in the Nigerian agricultural sector in contemporary times. Even though it is still a new concept, an increasing number of professionals are appreciating its use for development work. This study examines awareness, access and utilization of ICT among female Researchers and female Extensionists. Data was obtained from 106 female Researchers and 27 female Extensionists in SouthEastern Nigeria, with the aid of a questionnaire. Information collected showed that about 84% of the female Researchers are aware of ICT while 88.5% of female Extensionists are aware of ICT; 82% of the female Researchers know how to access Internet on their own while 74.1% of female Extensionists know how to access Internet on their own. Also, 71.7% of the female Researchers do not have adequate access to IT, 59.3% of the female Extensionists have adequate access. The findings of the study showed that 60.4 and 59.3% of the female Researchers and female Extensionists respectively have no Personal Computers in their offices; 55.7 and 70.4% of female Researchers and female Extensionists respectively used ICT for between 3 to 5 times a week. The types of ICT needed by female researchers and female Extensionists include; World Wide Web, Electronic Mail, Electronic Spreadsheet, Word Processing, CD-ROM, Use of Projector, Use of computer, Web Design, Chatroom.
O.M. Adesope , C.C. Asiabaka , E.C. Matthews-Njoku and A.C. Agumagu , 2006. Awareness, Access and Usage of Information and Communication Technologies Between Female Researchers and Extensionists. Asian Journal of Information Technology, 5: 1295-1300.