Application of ICT to Agriculture as a Panacea to Unemployment in Nigeria

This study looked at the relevance of agriculture in the Nigeria society and the need for employment and application of information and communication technology into agricultural sector as a solution to unemployment in Nigeria. As information and communication technology is a booming sector of the economy which presently engaged the young generations of Nigerians, it can as well be used to improve economic development in Nigeria. Data was gathered through qualitative method with focus group and individual in-depth interview as tool. Participants were selected randomly from a group of students, farmers, and traders in Ogun and Lagos States of Nigeria. It was however discovered that although government support was essential in improving the agriculture sector in Nigeria, it was also important for citadels of learning and the private sector to join hands in creating the much needed awareness amongst the youths on the significant of the application of ICT in agriculture. The study also revealed that there is need to include agricultural studies into present day school curricular as well as create massive awareness through the mass media, especially Nollywood industry to portray agriculture sector in a good light in order to ensure economic growth and uptake by the younger generations.