Nigerian Indigenous Knowledge Application in ICT Development

Abstract

Indigenous knowledge (IK) systems application in Nigeria ICT for sustainable economic development has
been overlooked by both corporate and government decision makers partly because of a lack of a formal
methodology to collect, assess, and use such knowledge. This problem can be solved through IK-based
training programs aimed at empowering Nigerian youths. Corporate and government development
strategists should integrate Nigerian indigenous knowledge and communication systems in various ICT
and development program. IK can be the basis for an alternative development model. IK systems integrate
multiple disciplines as such the resultant synergism may demonstrate higher levels of efficiency,
effectiveness, adaptability, and sustainability than do many of the conventional system.