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Abstract:
The strategic position Information and Communication Technologies occupies in governance has no doubt affected positively the way and manner administrative functions of government are carried out. Information and Communication Technologies has changed the process of governance in the world today. It owes tremendous benefits to the government and the governed resulting in the social development of the society. Despite these benefits, there are serious challenges confronting its proper implementation and or utilization in Nigeria for sustainable development. The objective of this paper was to examine the impact of Electronic Governance in socio-economic development of Nigeria as well as bring to the fore the challenges militating against the effective implementation of Electronic Governance in Nigeria. The paper was descriptive in nature and rely solely on secondary sources of data for it analysis. The paper concluded that in order for Electronic Governance to be effectively implemented, the institutions of government that is responsible for its proper functioning must be well armed with both men and material resources. The paper recommends that there should be proactive steps aimed at ensuring the adequate supply of electricity and the development of human resource capabilities in order to man the electronic machines to achieve the much needed results.

Keywords: Electronic Governance, Sustainable, Socio-Economic, Development, MDAs

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