Original Research Article

Prospects and Challenges of the Movement of the National Institute of Construction Technology and Management (NICTM) Uromi, Nigeria

Isaac Echezonam Anyira

Polytechnic Librarian, National Institute of Construction Technology and Management, Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria

E-mail: anyiraisaac@gmail.com / i.anyira@nict.edu.ng

Received: 20 June 2023  I  Accepted: 24 July 2023  I  Published: 28 July 2023  I  Article ID: MRJER22003
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Abstract

This study examined the Prospects and challenges of the movement of the National Institute of Construction Technology and Management Uromi, Nigeria, from its temporary site to its permanent facility. The study was primarily carried out to establish the factors that influenced the polytechnic’s relocation, the attitude of staff members towards the movement, the challenges associated with the movement, and to determine the opportunities accruable to the movement to the a permanent structure. The descriptive survey method was used in this study. An online survey questionnaire was sent to academic and non-academic staff of the National Institute of Construction Technology and Management Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria. The entire staff of the polytechnic formed the population of the study. There was therefore no need for sampling. A total of 60 questionnaires were returned. Data were analyzed using graphical figures. The findings indicate that NICTM’s relocated because of the need for space to accommodate new programmes, need for better facilities, need to overcome stereotype, and to meet accreditation requirements. The attitude of staff members towards relocation was positive. Challenges to the movement are lack of funds, lack of vehicles to convey facilities, time constraints and lack of adequate preparation. The prospects of relocation include better working environment, access to better facilities, improved patronage, improved marketing opportunities, better infrastructure and improved welfare. Based on the above findings, the study recommends feasibility study to ascertain the necessity, cost-benefit, and workability of the institution if moved to the permanent site; setting up an institute-wide relocation committee and departmental/unit sub-committees that should plan and implement the relocation project, effective communication among stakeholders, phase implementation of the movement plan, adequate funding and consulting a relocation specialist.

Keywords: Movement, NICTM, Permanent structure, Relocation, Temporary Structure