ROLE OF ICT IN SOCIO - ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION IN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has been regarded as the source for the social economic development of any educational system and has remained the reagent of growth for developed countries. Almost all educational sectors could be initiated and delivered through ICT and since these tools are efficient and reliable, they are today functioning as catalyst of good governance in most institutions. This paper gives the exposition at some ICT strategies that could help the educational system consolidate on good administration, teaching and learning and realize her vision of becoming one of the top 20 global economies in the world by 2020. This paper also explains the concept of ICT and its positive impact on Educational system and employment in education. ICT in Educational system is seen to be enhanced through recommendations that visible challenges be addressed. Social change theory was used as a scientific basis for this paper. Social change theory argues for a change and progress as no society is static. Technology is seen as one of the necessities of social change to produce latest forms of life where excellence is inevitable. The paper concludes that ICT is the only avenue of changing Education sectors both administratively and empowering the graduated students. It is recommended that there should be an institutional framework for ICT, reflecting in all spheres of Educational system. Good ICT laboratory with sufficient facilities, A desktop research approach was used to evaluate some technical details on the ICT tools in achieving good administration in socio-economic development in Educational system. In conclusion, appropriate policy suggestions were suggested for efficient use of ICT in promoting good governance in Educational system.