Investigation of Digital Transformation and Good Governance for Global Partnership among Fashion Designers in Lagos State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study investigated digital transformation and good governance for global partnership among fashion designers in Lagos State. The study was conducted among 159 registered members of Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria (FADAN). Purposive sampling method was used. A twenty (20) item questionnaire was the main instrument used to collect data for the study. The statistical tools used were frequency count and percentages.150 (94.3%) answered yes that the digital technologies will place their business on the world stage. 135 (84.9%) answered yes that inventory can be tracked down using cloud computing. 148 (93.0%) answered yes that block chain allows transparency. 139 (87.4%) answered yes that social media platforms promote brands. 143(89.9%) answered yes that Computer Aided Design (CAD) creates designs done digitally. 159 (100%) answered yes that digital transformation allows efficiency, transparency, quality, accountability which are products of good governance. In conclusion, meeting the United Nations agenda needs digital transformation in the fashion industry. The following recommendation are made: Lagos state fashion designers to create designs with Computer Aided Design (CAD), employ 5G for faster sales, use social media platforms for brand advertising and cloud computing to collaborate