| Article ID: | iaor201525888 |
| Volume: | 23 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| Start Page Number: | 163 |
| End Page Number: | 180 |
| Publication Date: | May 2015 |
| Journal: | International Journal of Operational Research |
| Authors: | Osagiede Augustine A, Ekhosuehi Virtue U |
| Keywords: | literature survey, Nigeria |
This study presents a survey on the use of operations research (OR) techniques in tackling some problems in Nigeria. The research frontier involves problems adapted from education, economy and personnel management. The survey reflects the application areas and the OR techniques implemented. Research challenges militating against OR practice in Nigeria as well as their remedies are highlighted.