Constituent of information governance framework for a successful implementation in Nigerian Universities

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the possible content of IG (Information Governance) framework for implementation in Nigerian universities so that emphases should be on the areas discovered by the study when planning for the framework for better information management in the universities. A qualitative research using case study approach on two Nigerian public universities using semi-structured interview technique was used to elicit data from stakeholders in records and information management systems (RIMS) regarding the research topic in the case study universities. Qualitative research analysis software ATLAS-ti 7.0 was used to aid the data analysis. Finding of the study suggests that IG implementation could alleviate enormous challenges of records and information management in the universities. Similarly, all issues regarding RIMS, personnel, technology, increase in the university population should be spelt out explicitly in the IG framework. The study offered recommendation for records management professionals and IG researchers to consider this research and articulate the views and experiences of stakeholders in RIMS regarding the four IG components explored.

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The study investigates the potential content of an Information Governance (IG) framework for implementation in Nigerian universities, highlighting the need to focus on the challenges faced in information management, including RIMS, personnel, technology, and university population growth. The findings suggest that implementing IG could help alleviate these challenges and the study recommends that professionals in records management and IG researchers consider the views and experiences of stakeholders in RIMS regarding IG components.