Needs for E-Supervision in Kwara State Universities
*1Sagaya Abiodun Amudalatu, 2Oladele Fatimah Bukola & 3Yusuf, Ali Bolanta
*1,2&3Department of Educational Management and Counselling, Al-Hikmah University Ilorin, Kwara state, Nigeria. Email: aasagaya@alhikmh.edu.ng, fatimaholadele1@gmail.com, fatimaholadele1@gmail.com
Cite this as: Sagaya, A. A., Oladele, F. B., & Yusuf, A. B. (2026). Needs for E-Supervision in Kwara State Universities. Rima International Journal of Education, 5(1), 230—242. DOI: https://doi.org/10.65760/rijessu.v5.1.16
Abstract
In current Era, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have become cheaper and affordable for almost every organisation for effective and efficient smooth running of every activity of the organisation. This paper discussed the need for e-supervision in Kwara State universities. University education, concept of e-supervision, as well as justification and effectiveness of e-supervision were discussed. The types of e-supervision, challenges and solutions to the challenges were elucidated. On this note, it was concluded that e-supervision has great impact on both the supervisor and the supervisee and the institution itself. The paper suggested that institutions should adopt a multi-layered investment and partnership strategy. Governments and university management should priorities funding for ICT through dedicated budget lines and TETFund interventions. Institutions should establish centralised ICT hubs with stable broadband, solar-powered backup systems to mitigate unreliable electricity, and campus-wide Wi-Fi access. Partnerships with telecom providers (e.g., subsidised educational data bundles) can improve connectivity.
Keywords
E-supervision, Universities, Kwara State, Information and Communication Technologies
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