The use of ICT in service delivery has been emphasized. This study investigates the competency of Bursars in the service of FCT Secondary Education Board, FCT Abuja, Nigeria, on the use of ICT. It also examines the influence of gender on Bursars� perceived self efficacy. A total of forty (30 males and 10 females) Bursars responded to the questionnaires administered. They were asked to indicate their level of competence in the use of ICT. The validity of the questionnaire was approved by three experts in the field. The Cronbach�s alpha reliability coefficients were 0.91, 0.83, and 0.79 for experience of using computers, level of competency in basic computer operations and competency in using computer software respectively. Percentage analyses showed that majority of them do not have the required experience in the use of computers, computer basic operations and the use of application software. The chi-square analyses indicated no significant difference between male and female Bursars� competence in the use of computers, computer basic operations and the use of application software. It is recommended that Bursars should go extra mile in improving themselves as the professional development training provided by the government has proved inadequate. Basic and advanced training on the use of ICT should be encouraged as the roles of Bursars are important in the management of the school plant.
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