Perception of the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Governance by Public Affairs Managers in Nigeria

Sharmin Kutty Sivaraman, Bolu John Folayan, Taiwo Peter Ajayi and Alaba Victoria Akinyemi-Oke

Studies in Media and Communication, 2026, vol. 14, issue 1, 415-424

Abstract: This study explored the prospects of applying artificial intelligence (AI) in government institutions in Nigeria, specifically in public affairs management, using Lagos State as a case study. A total of 250 public affairs managers were systematically selected for the study. Four key informants who are experienced public affairs specialists in key sectors of governance were also selected for in-depth interviews. The study found that most public affairs managers were not prepared mentally and materially (but were willing) to adopt AI if perceived negative characteristics (such as the lack of originality, presumed high cost of application, and occasional inaccuracies) were addressed. The respondents believed that AI could help due to its speed and huge database storage capacity but considered the lack of funding as a major hindrance towards its adoption. They agree that correct application of AI is helpful in achieving sustainable governance.

Date: 2026
References: View complete reference list from CitEc
Citations:

Downloads: (external link)
https://redfame.com/journal/index.php/smc/article/download/7745/7141 (application/pdf)
https://redfame.com/journal/index.php/smc/article/view/7745 (text/html)

Related works:
This item may be available elsewhere in EconPapers: Search for items with the same title.

Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text

Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:rfa:smcjnl:v:14:y:2026:i:1:p:415-424

Access Statistics for this article

More articles in Studies in Media and Communication from Redfame publishing Contact information at EDIRC.
Bibliographic data for series maintained by Redfame publishing ().