(a) What is meant by E-government? (b) Explain five benefits Nigeria stand to gain in...

Explanation

(a) It is the deployment of information and communication technology (ICT) to government functions and procedures with the purpose of increasing efficiency, transparency and citizens' participation.

(b) i. Higher levels of effectiveness and efficiency in governmental tasks/activities

ii. Improvements of processes and procedures of work in the public service

Iii. Enhances the quality of public services

iv. Allows for better and faster communication

v. Allows the use of ICT in both policy formulation and decision making

vi. Boost interactions between business and industry

Vii. Offer better service delivery to citizens

viii. Better accessibility to public service information and data

ix. Minimizes corruption in governance

x. Allows for inclusive governance

xi. Allows for quick and easy implementation of policies

xiii Reduces cost of running a government

xiv. Flexibility of working hours and environment

xiv. Facilitates/simplifies work processes

xv. Reduces the risk involved in administration

xvi. Reduces the stress in work environment