INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN GURARA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This paper was designed with the aim to identify the information needs of the people of Gurara local government Area, determine the availability of the existing information system to the local government, determine the adequacy and appropriateness of existing information systems available to them. Survey research design was used for the study. The population of the study consists of the 200 people from eight (8) village areas of Gurara, Local Government Area from where sample of the study was carried out. The questionnaire, interview and observation were the instruments used for collecting required data. Data gathered was organised according to research questions. The findings of the study showed that majority of the people of Gurara local Government Area, used GSM facilities more as their information systems. The paper recommended there is the need for the Government to endeavour and establish public libraries in each district of the local government which would serve as formal information Centre for the ease dissemination and access to information.