Aprovechando la transformación digital para la gestión sostenible de los recursos humanos y materiales en las universidades nigerianas: una revisión sistemática

Babatunde Akinwande Akingunloye - Federal College of Education, Ilawe Ekiti, Nigeria
Olanrewaju Titilope Morenike - University of Mefical Science Ondo City, Ondo State
Ogunsanmi O. A. - Obafemi Awolowo University
Akintomide Gbemisola Iyanuoluwa - Federal college of Education, Ilawe Ekiti, Nigeria

Resumen

La transformación digital se ha convertido en un motor global de innovación, eficiencia y sostenibilidad en la educación superior; sin embargo, su implementación en Nigeria es dispersa e inconsistente. Este artículo examina la evidencia empírica sobre cómo las universidades nigerianas utilizan tecnologías digitales para gestionar los recursos humanos y materiales. Siguiendo las directrices PRISMA, se identificaron 25 artículos revisados por pares, publicados entre 2015 y 2025, a partir de bases de datos principales y fuentes académicas locales. Los hallazgos indican que las universidades nigerianas se encuentran en una etapa intermedia de su proceso de transformación digital, con avances considerables en plataformas de aprendizaje en línea, sistemas de gestión documental basados en la nube y aplicaciones limitadas de inteligencia artificial (IA) en la gestión de recursos humanos. Entre los beneficios reportados se incluyen una mayor eficiencia administrativa, una mejora en la transparencia y crecientes oportunidades para la sostenibilidad. No obstante, obstáculos persistentes como la infraestructura insuficiente de TIC, el acceso inestable a internet, la capacitación limitada del personal, marcos normativos débiles y restricciones financieras dificultan la integración a nivel sistémico. La revisión identifica oportunidades significativas para emplear IA, analítica de big data y sistemas de contratación electrónica con el fin de optimizar las operaciones institucionales, alinearse con las mejores prácticas globales y contribuir a los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de las Naciones Unidas (ODS 4, 9 y 16). El estudio concluye que se requiere una inversión sostenida en infraestructura, desarrollo de capacidades y reforma de políticas para que las universidades nigerianas puedan aprovechar plenamente los beneficios de la transformación digital en la gestión sostenible de recursos humanos y materiales.

Abstract

Digital transformation has become a global engine of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in higher education, but its implementation in Nigeria is scattered and inconsistent. This paper examines empirical evidence on how Nigerian universities use digital technologies to manage human and material resources. Following PRISMA guidelines, 25 peer-reviewed articles published between 2015 and 2025 were identified from major databases and local academic sources. According to the findings, Nigerian universities are in the middle of their digital transformation journey, with considerable advancements in e-learning platforms, cloud-based record management, and limited applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in human resource management. Reported benefits include increased administrative efficiency, improved openness, and rising prospects for sustainability. However, ongoing impediments like inadequate ICT infrastructure, unstable internet access, insufficient staff training, weak policy frameworks, and financial constraints impede system-wide integration. The review identifies significant opportunities to use AI, big data analytics, and e-procurement systems to improve institutional operations, conform with global best practices, and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 4, 9, and 16). The study finds that persistent investment in infrastructure, capacity building, and policy reform is required for Nigerian universities to fully realise the benefits of digital transformation in terms of sustainable human and material resource management.

Palabras clave

transformación digital; universidades nigerianas; gestión de recursos humanos y materiales; inteligencia artificial (IA); infraestructura de TIC; sostenibilidad.

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