Poor Portal Management in Tertiary Institutions and Government Portals -By Layuza Muhammad Danlarai

One of the most frustrating challenges Nigerians are facing today is the poor portal management system in tertiary institutions and government websites. It is a very critical challenge because many people rely on these portals to apply for jobs, gain admission, or even access critical government services, only to continue facing challenges with them.

For example, if you are applying for a government job in Nigeria, and you have taken hours to fill the application, only to find that the portal is not opening. When the deadline is near, and the system is still down, many qualified people end up missing out on chances because they could not submit their applications on time. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated issue in the country, and it especially impacts those who do not have connections or influential contacts. For them, the portal issues represent the dead end in quest of obtaining that employment.

The same issue carries over to institutions of higher education. The majority of the students are ready to be accepted into universities, polytechnics, or colleges, yet when they try to apply online through the school portal, what they get is errors, sluggish response, or even complete crashes. This irritates them, and they cannot submit their application within time, whereas in some cases, they miss the admission chance completely. These technical glitches affect the fate of young Nigerians who are just trying to apply for tertiary education.

The most bothersome thing in this situation is that the government and institutions don’t seem to take seriously the maintenance and development of these portals. It’s not enough to just get the portals online; they need to be efficient, stable, and user-friendly.

In my opinion, there is an urgent need for very skilled technicians and network professionals to be hired and dedicated to the maintenance and improvement of these portals. These professionals should ensure that the portals are running smoothly, fixing technical issues speedily, and expanding systems to support high traffic, especially during application periods.

It is necessary that these portals are well managed in order to ensure Nigerians are not denied opportunities on account of technical issues. The government and tertiary institutions need to invest in competent technicians who will keep these systems running efficiently if they are genuinely concerned about serving the people and providing equal access to opportunities. It is only then that we can be certain that deserving individuals receive equal chance to apply for jobs, gain admissions, and access the services that they deserve.

In conclusion, portal management in Nigeria is in dire need of a facelift. Through professional intervention and proper investment in technology, all these problems can be eliminated, and millions of Nigerians can finally have an equal chance of achieving their dreams without any impedance from ineffective portal systems. If necessary, I am open to revisions to align with your editorial guidelines. Please let me know if you require any additional information.

Muhammad Layuza Danlarai.
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