Online Food Service Awareness and Perspective of Tertiary Institution Students: The Case of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria

Fatimah Oyesomi and Ifeanyi Osuoha
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Fatimah Oyesomi: International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research, Postal: Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Oye-Ekiti 373, Nigeria, https://www.ijhhr.org/
Ifeanyi Osuoha: International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research, Postal: Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Oye-Ekiti 373, Nigeria, https://www.ijhhr.org/

International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research, 2024, vol. 3, issue 1, 306-324

Abstract: This study assessed tertiary students’ awareness of the emergence of the online food delivery (OFD) services could be attributed to the changing nature of urban consumers. These consumers use food delivery services for a variety of reasons but, unsurprisingly, the most common reason seems to be the need for quick and convenient meals during or after a busy day. The study used the cross-sectional survey conducted in Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, using random sampling technique. A total of 245 undergraduate students at the university were assessed with a structured online questionnaire. The data collected data was analyzed using Microsoft excel and GraphPad. Results showed that a majority of the students use online food services for their food service needs, hence the study concluded that the majority of the students at the University are aware of online food service. It was recommended that the quality of service of the online food service system needs improvement by enhancing the efficiency of service as well as accessibility, which will enable more students to opt for the food service and delivery system.

Keywords: Convenient foods; food service; institution catering; online food delivery; school feeding (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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