Management information system in Nigerian secondary schools: challenges and way forward

Abstract

Information is regarded as a fundamental resource to an organization and as such its management is apparently one of the most strategic operational instruments for organizational efficacy. Management information system plays an indispensable role in the smooth running of secondary schools. This paper examined the management information system in Nigerian secondary schools. The concept of a management information system was examined from different perspectives. Also, the features, components and development of management information systems in Nigeria were examined. The national policy on ICT integration in the Nigerian school system, the roles of MIS, challenges and strategies for effective integration of information systems in the Nigerian school system were elucidated consecutively. The study concluded that the school system requires an efficient management information system to take the secondary school a step further and boosts students’ academic success. It was recommended among others that secondary school administrators must maximally integrate educational management information system towards making an appropriate decision, seminars, conferences and workshops on educational management information system should be periodically organized for relevant stakeholders in secondary education and intensive efforts should be made by stakeholders (e.g. government, NGO, philanthropists) in secondary education towards genuine integration of ICT policies in the school.

Strategies for Effective Integration of Management Information System in Secondary Schools: Teachers’ Perspective from Awka Education Zone in Anambra State

“…MIS can assist schools in accelerating their development. This is because, in order to advance the secondary school and enhance students' intellectual development, the school system needs an effective MIS, according to Yusuf, Ayoku, and Funmilayo [15]. The teachers are aware that MIS makes it possible to run courses, post notes, download evaluations, and provide crucial updates.…”

“…Teachers will begin to understand innovation initiatives on this issue when they use data. As a result, it can be said that school teachers will be able to identify what is necessary through the use of information systems, such as access to information, interpretation of data, and use of data in decision-making, system evaluation, and development of an efficient use of the system [15]. According to research carried out in several countries, MISs can boost the effectiveness of instructional processes in secondary schools [11,13].…”

Implementation of School Information System at Yaabunaya Fathul Khair Makassar Foundation

“…The information system is a well-organized combination of people, hardware, software, communication networks, and resources that collect, transform and distribute information within an organization (Xu, 2020). In addition, information systems are a combination or integration of people, hardware (hardware), software, and data resources capable of collecting, processing, transforming, and disseminating information in an organization (Yusuf et al, 2022). Education Management Information System is a combination of human resources and information technology applications to select, store, process, and retrieve to support the decision-making process in the field of education.…”