Chapter One — 1.1 Background to the Study

Over the past decade, the relationship between digital literacy programs and information seeking behaviour has become a subject of considerable debate among scholars and industry practitioners alike, particularly within the context of Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria where operating conditions differ markedly from more developed markets.

Within the context of Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria, this relationship carries particular significance. Organizations in this setting operate under a distinct combination of economic, regulatory, and market conditions that may amplify or dampen the effect of digital literacy programs on information seeking behaviour, making a context-specific inquiry both timely and necessary.

1.2 Statement of the Problem

Despite a growing body of literature on digital literacy programs, there remains limited consensus on the precise nature of its relationship with information seeking behaviour, particularly within Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria. Many organizations continue to make decisions about digital literacy programs without a clear, evidence-based understanding of how those decisions ultimately affect information seeking behaviour. This gap between practice and empirical understanding is the central problem this study seeks to address.

1.3 Objectives of the Study

1. To examine the effect of Digital Literacy Programs on information seeking behaviour in Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria.
2. To assess the extent to which digital literacy programs influences information seeking behaviour within the study area.
3. To identify the challenges associated with digital literacy programs in relation to information seeking behaviour.
4. To recommend strategies for optimizing digital literacy programs in order to improve information seeking behaviour.

1.4 Research Questions

1. What is the effect of digital literacy programs on information seeking behaviour in Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria?
2. To what extent does digital literacy programs influence information seeking behaviour within the study area?
3. What challenges are associated with digital literacy programs in relation to information seeking behaviour?
4. What strategies can be adopted to optimize digital literacy programs in order to improve information seeking behaviour?

1.5 Significance of the Study

This study is significant to a range of stakeholders. For policymakers and regulators, the findings offer evidence to guide the design of frameworks that support healthier outcomes around information seeking behaviour. For managers and practitioners within Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria, the study provides practical insight into how digital literacy programs can be better managed. Finally, it contributes to the academic literature on library and information science by extending existing knowledge into a specific empirical context, and offers a reference point for future researchers.

1.6 Scope of the Study

The study is limited to an examination of Digital Literacy Programs and its relationship with information seeking behaviour within the context of Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria. It reflects a clearly defined scope of analysis and relies on data and perspectives available within that scope; generalizing the findings beyond this specific context should therefore be done with appropriate caution.