Enhancing Security and Accessibility of Personal Records in Nigeria using Blockchain Technology: A Case Study of Modibbo Adama University, Yola
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The security and accessibility of personal records have become critical challenges in Nigeria, given the country's reliance on outdated and vulnerable systems for managing sensitive data. This research explores the role of blockchain technology in enhancing the security and accessibility of personal records in Nigeria. Blockchain, known for its decentralised, transparent, and tamper-resistant nature, offers a promising solution to issues such as data breaches, unauthorized access, and inefficient record-keeping. The study investigates how blockchain can provide a more secure and reliable infrastructure for managing personal records, focusing on key attributes such as encryption, immutability, and data transparency. It also examines the potential for improving accessibility, especially in areas where record retrieval is often delayed or compromised by bureaucratic bottlenecks. By evaluating case studies and existing applications of blockchain technology in record management, this research identifies opportunities and challenges for blockchain adoption in Nigeria's public and private sectors. Through a mixed-method approach that includes surveys and interviews with key stakeholders in data management, the study highlights the feasibility of integrating blockchain into Nigeria’s personal records system. The findings suggest that blockchain technology, despite certain challenges such as cost and technological infrastructure, can significantly enhance the security and accessibility of personal records in Nigeria. Recommendations for policy development, technological investment, and further research are also provided.
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