Empowering National Development in Nigeria through Appropriate National Communication Policy

Adekoya, Helen Odunola; Ajilore, Kolade

doi:10.12816/0003750

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“…It is necessary to point out that there is little or no problem in our national communication policy and the roles it has assigned to various media towards the achievement of national development, the problem lies in the execution of these roles (Adekoya and Ajilore, 2012). Pate, Akinfeleye, and Oso (2016) as reported in The Punch Newspaper, acknowledged the existence of Nigeria's communication policy but expressed concern about its poor implementation as a result of pervasive corruption, difficult operational climate, urban-centered journalism, weakening government investments, and failing public media sector.…”

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The Media, Implementation of the Nigerian National Communication Policy, and Citizens’ Participation in Development

Suleiman

2018

ESJ

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This study examined some of the objectives, functions and implementation strategies of the Nigerian National Communication policy for the print and the broadcast media. The general aim of the policy was the development of the nation. The purpose of this study was to find out whether or not the implementation strategies of the policies had been effected by government, and the extent to which the media had performed the functions that the communication policy assigned to them, to bring about development, particularly in the rural communities. This study underscored the capability of the media to facilitate the economic empowerment and improvement in the quality of life of the rural people. The study revealed that both government and media needed to do more than necessary, and work collaboratively to reduce the growing poverty in Nigeria’s rural communities. This study adopted a conceptual framework and relied on secondary and tertiary sources.

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The Media, Implementation of the Nigerian National Communication Policy, and Citizens’ Participation in Development

Suleiman

2018

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“…The term national development refers to a sustainable growth and development of a nation to a more desirable one. National development is people oriented and its success is evaluated in terms of the impact it has had in improving the lot of the masses (Adekoya & Ajilore, 2012…”

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Hate Speeches and Disrespect for the Opposition Parties in Nigeria: Implications for Democratic Consolidation and National Development

Anthony¹,

Anyanwu²

2019

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A major "display" of party politics especially in this democratic dispensation is characterized with the use of verbal arsenals (hate speeches) against the opposition party. Never in the history of Nigeria has this level of verbal disrespect been experienced. There is no gainsaying the negative effects of hate speeches heating up the polity and sowing seeds of disunity. This paper therefore examines the politics of hate speeches and disrespect for opposition parties and the implication for democratic consolidation and national development in Nigeria. It is therefore the opinion of this work that hate speeches and disrespect for the opposition parties are factors hindering the success of elections in recent times and consequently impeded democratic consolidation and national development/integration. This further threatens the continued existence of the Nigerian state. It is on the above premise this paper recommends a legal check on hate speeches to foster democratic consolidation and national integration. Content analysis was used both as an instrument of data collection and analysis.

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“…National Development is people oriented and its success is evaluated in terms of the impact it has had in improving the lot of the masses. Elugbe (2010) in Adekoya & Ajilore (2012) further stated that "national development refers among other things, to the growth of the nation in terms of unity, education, economic well-being and mass participation in government" (p. 66). The media is seen as an agent of change and development, hence, the development of a nation is assured when the media are utilized for societal and human enlightenment, through sourcing and dissemination of information and educating the masses.…”

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The mass media and national development: the case of ‘baby factory’ activities in Nigeria

Nwaolikpe¹

2018

AFRREV IJAH: Int J. Art and Humanities

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The mass media play vital role in the national development of any nation, they provide information, education, entertainment, integration and social interaction in a country by giving insight into the happenings in the society and helping with the development of a nation. The media are also seen as an agent of change instilling new values and behaviours in the society. This paper examined the mass media, national development and 'baby factory' activities in Nigeria. It examined the role of the mass media in national development and the need for the mass media to raise campaign program to combat proliferation of 'baby factory' activities in Nigeria. It explored the agenda-setting and development media theory and explained that the media should be used for nation building. This paper argued that though the mass media have the power to easily propagate ideas on social change, they do not perform their functions and objectives fully in Nigeria due to political, economic and social conditions in the country and in the mass media organizations and concluded that they should be allowed to promote the national identity of Nigeria through the in-depth coverage of societal issues that may be detrimental to the country's growth.

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Empowering National Development in Nigeria through Appropriate National Communication Policy

Cited by 4 publications

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The Media, Implementation of the Nigerian National Communication Policy, and Citizens’ Participation in Development

The Media, Implementation of the Nigerian National Communication Policy, and Citizens’ Participation in Development

Hate Speeches and Disrespect for the Opposition Parties in Nigeria: Implications for Democratic Consolidation and National Development

The mass media and national development: the case of ‘baby factory’ activities in Nigeria

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