ABSTRACT

 In responding positively to the quest for the use of computer in operating transactions, most utility organization in Nigeria today have become computerize, transactions are now faster, efficient and more reliable. Among the statement of the problem includes poor information handling (collecting, gathering and processing in carrying out of data requiring daily and non-daily operations of government parastatals. Non availability of daily balances on time for next days work, generally they are the problems of effectiveness, timeliness, and reliability of accounting activities and report under the manual method of information handling. Consequently the objective of this research work is to examine the impact of computerization in the utility industry, to find out how computer is helping in the improvement and efficiency in of operation in the industry. To solve research problems primary and secondary data were collected. The methodology adopted were simple percentage and the Chi —square data analysis and summary of result gave that, computerization has led to tremendous increase in efficiency and reliability of transaction. Individuals with dubious character can use computer in committing crimes and perpetuating fraud in the industry, accuracy of financial control, problem control of confidentiality and privacy of information generated by the computer, sensitive data a times fall into unauthorized hands and are wrongly used; based on the findings the researcher recommends that: the problem of confidentiality will be solved by having tight control mechanism build into the computer information system. And privilege to information should be clearly defined. All data file changes should be back by proper authorization. The above recommendation will help to improve the board, if strictly adhered to.