Information Management in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria: Imperative of a Statistical System in University of Lagos

Abstract

As the University of Lagos celebrates its fiftieth anniversary as an institution there is need to have in place among several strategic plans, a fully integrated statistical and information system that consolidates the achievement of its present information and data management mechanism. The data generated by the university are one of its corporate assets which need to be properly protected and utilized. This article develops an integrated statistical system as part of a broader strategy of information management by the University of Lagos as an agenda beyond its 50^th anniversary. A statistical system provides relevant, reliable, and accurate information. Data integration allows an organization to consolidate its present and historical data contained in the production system. The proposed model incorporates various national and international initiatives for having reliable, up-to-date, timely, efficient data dissemination and effective statistical information system. The policy implications of the proposed method are discussed.