Examine the Challenges of Electronic Records Management in a Modern Office.

Authors

Coker O. Victor

Audit Department: Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom (Nigeria)

Victor A. C. Biodun

Administrative Department; Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom (Nigeria)

Gabriel A. Sotade

Administrative Department; Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom (Nigeria)

Rilwan A. Ajibade

No 1 Sapele Street, Garki 2 Abuja (Nigeria)

Jegede A. Olorunbi

Office No 315, Nic, Nicon Insurance Building along State Secretariat Road, Jos (Nigeria)

Ahmed A. Ibrahim

Faculty of Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (Nigeria)

Abdul Adamu

Faculty of Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (Nigeria)

Paulina Suleman

Department of Administrative, NTA Television College Jos (Nigeria)

Olusegun Abel Oyinwola

No 40 Verity Gardens and Court, Umar Yar’adua Way Airport Road Abuja (Nigeria)

Oju Sunday Agboola

Emergency Management Agency, Plot 114 Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Asokoro, FCT Abuja (Nigeria)

Adeola Oladapo Ojo

Plot, 117, Ruben Okoya Crescent, Wuze, Abuja (Nigeria)

Article Information

DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2026.100300413

Subject Category: Management

Volume/Issue: 10/3 | Page No: 5754-5762

Publication Timeline

Submitted: 2026-03-22

Accepted: 2026-03-28

Published: 2026-04-11

Abstract

This study examined the challenges of electronic records management in a modern office. Electronic records management provides security for records from unauthorized users through fire walls and passwords. In the course of this study, appropriate literature was reviewed based on published work on the challenges of electronic records management. Findings from the studies showed that proper maintenance of electronic record should be the first priority of the organization. Good storage/filling of electronic record should be safeguard by the use of back-ups and other external storage device in day to day activities of the organization. It was concluded that proper training of staff will improve the maintenance of electronic records. It was recommended among others that modern electronics records gadgets; software should be installed and managed by trained personnel in the organization.

Keywords

Examine, challenges, electronic, records, management

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