THE ROLE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SECURITY ARCHITECTURE IN NIGERIAN SCHOOLS
Keywords:
Information and Communications Technology, Management, Nigerian Schools, Security ArchitectureAbstract
The deteriorating security situation in Nigerian schools has become a great concern to Nigerians in recent times, this calls for adoption of innovative approaches. Terrorism, kidnapping, banditry, cultism, communal violence among others threaten school safety. It also disrupts academic programmes and calendar. This study examined the role of Information and Communications Technology in the management of security architecture in Nigerian schools. The study explored how ICT enhances school security through biometric identification, surveillance systems, access control mechanism, artificial intelligence, communication network and emergency response. It also identified the specific technological tools involved and the challenges that must be addressed for effective implementation of ICT in Nigerian schools. Findings revealed that ICT based security system enhances monitoring, proactive threat detection, information management and emergency response capabilities. However, poor funding, infrastructure and power supply, insufficient technical expertise and concerns of privacy hinder effective implementation. The study recommended that schools and other education stakeholders should promote investment in digital security equipment and effective use of ICT infrastructure by providing funds, capacity building, policy development among others to enhance the security architecture of Nigerian schools, this will significantly mitigate security threats and foster safety in Nigerian schools.
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