Importance of Computer Literacy of Academic Staff: Case Study of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi

A STUDY OF THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER
LITERACY TO ACADEMIC STAFF.
(A CASE STUDY OF THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, BAUCHI)

BY

BALA ABDULLAHI DOYA
FPTB/OTM/HND/05/36769

A PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF OFFICE TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT,
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIES
FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, BAUCHI

IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN SECRETARIAL STUDIES
FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, BAUCHI

SEPTEMBER, 2007

DEDICATION

This research work is dedicated to Almighty God, for his love, guidance and mercies upon me. Also to my beloved wife and children.

DECLARATION

This is to declare that the research work was carried out by me. All references have been acknowledged to the best of my ability.

BALA ABDULLAHI DOYA .................................
FPTB/OTM/HND/05/36769 DATE

APPROVAL PAGE

This project has been examined and approved as having met the requirement for the award of HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN SECRETARIAL STUDIES.

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Anthony Joshua MCPS DATE
SUPERVISOR

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Rita E. Ajibola (Mrs) DATE
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

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Dr. M. M. Aliyu DATE
EXTERNAL EXAMINER

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

It is pertinent for me to give honour to whom honour is due. I want to thank God Almighty for sparing me to this point. It is God’s mercy that has brought me to this point in life. Therefore, my gratitude goes to Almighty Allah for seeing me though my academics and remain faithful. My profound gratitude also goes to the Head of Department, Mrs. R. E. Ajibola and my able supervisor, Mr. Anthony Joshua of the Office Technology and Management Department whose constructive

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