LEVERAGING DIGITIZATION FOR PUBLIC SECTOR MODERNIZATION AND JOB CREATION: A PATHWAY TO ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA

Abstract

The subject of this study is an investigation of the impact of digitization and job creation as a strategic tool for economic growth in Nigeria's public sector. The impact of technology on labour market and employment dynamics across various sectors deserves attention. As organisations increasingly adopt digital technologies, they face opportunities and challenges in creating new jobs while addressing the potential displacement of traditional positions. This study examines how digitization drives the creation of new jobs through reskilling and upskilling. The study, through case studies, underscores the necessity ofstrategic approach to leverage digitization for job creation and ensure the sustainability of public services. The power of collaborative effort among business, government, and other stakeholders to navigate the digital landscape and optimize job opportunities in the evolving world of work has gained traction. The study concluded that maximizing job creation through digitization via productivity growth and the employment rate of the public sector in Nigeria can be enhanced. Based on these, organizations should endeavor to establish regular, robust digital infrastructure support and programs in which governments and private sectors should invest in high-speed internet, cloud computing, and reliable digital services through public-private-partnership.