Empirical investigation of video surveillance system adoption in nigeria

—The acceptance of video surveillance systems at homes, offices and business enterprises nowadays to reduce incidences of theft, burglaries, sexual offences and other forms of crimes is increasing. This study investigated the factors that influence adoption of video surveillance systems in Nigeria. Based on Rogers’ diffusion of innovation model, the effect of relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability and observability on adoption of video surveillance systems was examined. Structural equation model analysis of the collected data shows that relative advantage, compatibility, trialability and observability significantly influence adoption of video surveillance systems. However, the results indicate that adoption of video surveillance systems is not influenced significantly by complexity. Thus, complexity of video surveillance systems is perceived as a barrier to adoption of this technological innovation among Nigerians.