Impact of Digital Tools and Government Initiatives on Citizen Engagement and Service Delivery in Yobe State

Muktari Garba; Hamza Saleh; Mustapha Sheriff

doi:10.56201/ijssmr.v10.no8.2024.pg373.385

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Impact of Digital Tools and Government Initiatives on Citizen Engagement and Service Delivery in Yobe State

Muktari Garba, Hamza Saleh, Mustapha Sheriff

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This study investigates the impact of digital tools and government initiatives on enhancing citizen engagement and improving service delivery in Yobe State. Specifically, the research aims to assess the effectiveness of digital tools in enhancing citizen engagement, evaluate the impact of digital government on service delivery, and identify challenges encountered in the implementation of digital initiatives. A descriptive research design of survey type was adopted for the study, targeting residents from three local government areas representing three zones in Yobe State. The sample size of 370 respondents was drawn using a sample size calculator, with data collected through self-constructed questionnaires administered by the researcher and two research assistants. Data analysis was conducted using frequency count and simple percentages with the aid of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings reveal that the majority of respondents were male, aged 30 to 39, with diverse educational backgrounds, and civil servants constituted a significant portion of the sample. Digital tools significantly improved citizen engagement with government services, particularly through social media platforms, leading to increased satisfaction levels. The implementation of digital initiatives, such as online payment systems and electronic document management systems, resulted in positive changes in the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of government services. However, challenges such as technical issues, lack of digital literacy among citizens, resistance to change among government employees, and insufficient infrastructure were encountered during implementation, highlighting the complexities associated with digital transformation in the public sector. In conclusion, the study underscores the transformative potential of digital tools in enhancing citizen engagement and improving service delivery in government. Recommendatio

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Digital toolsGovernment InitiativeE-governanceCitizen engagementand Service delivery

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