IMPACT OF E-LEARNING ON THE QUEST FOR THE ATTAINMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Education and socio-economic development are interrelated concepts crucial for national development. Despite their connection, Nigeria faces socio-economic challenges like unemployment, poverty and low self-esteem. E-learning can play a very crucial role in securing socio-economic progress, promote entrepreneurship, and driving long-term economic growth. This study reviews the impact of e-learning on the quest for the attainment of socio-economic development in Nigeria. It relies on secondary data collected from books, journal articles and was content analyzed in relation to the scope of the paper. The paper concluded that e-learning can bring economic changes in personal lives, workplaces and other relevant situations on futuristic model. It recommends, among others that if government can promote e-learning across all educational sectors, the present Nigeria socio-economic challenges may be substantially shrunk to a historical mirage.