Digital Security: The Administrative Efficiency Index of Local Government Area in Rivers State, Nigeria

Authors: Iganibo, Sotonye Gboriwari, Prof. Patrick Nwinyokpugi amd Prof. Didia, J.U.D.

Abstract:
This study examined the relationship between digital security and administrative efficiency of Local Government Area in Rivers State, Nigeria. The study adopted the quasi-experimental research design taken cognizance of the cross sectional survey approach. The study population comprised of the 23 Local Government Areas in Rivers State, Nigeria. The study adopted the census approach which covered all target Local Government Areas in Rivers State, Nigeria. However, the respondents derived from the respective local government area include 4 principal officers of the 23 Local Government Areas in Rivers State. Thus, the total respondent is 92 derived from the 23 Local Government Areas. Data collection for the study was done through the use of questionnaire and gathered data were analysed with simple descriptive and inferential statistics. The study hypotheses were tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Statistics and presented with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences. The findings revealed significant positive relationship between digital security and administrative efficiency which include cost reduction, quality service delivery and waste minimization. Based on the findings, the study concluded that, there is a significant positive relationship between digital security and administrative efficiency. The study therefore, recommended that digital security be use as it is found to have significant positive relationship with the measures of administrative efficiency.

Keywords: Digital security, administrative Efficiency, Cost Reduction, Quality Service Delivery, Waste Minimization

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