ROLE OF FRCN IN PROPAGATING CULTURE IN NIGERIA (A STUDY OF ABATETE IDEMILI SOUTH L.G.A IN ANAMBRA STATE)

Abstract

This research work focused on role of FRCN in propagating culture in Nigeria (A study of Abatete Idemili South L.G.A in Anambra State). It aims at finding out whether FRCN as a channel of mass media recognize it’s obligation to the society, especially in Abatete. survey method was adopted and the instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire and personal interview. The population of the study is 20,000 out of which 200 were sampled purposively. Data collected was analyzed in tables and simple percentages. The researcher used chi-square (x2) for the statistics measure of the study. The researcher recommends that FRCN should be up and doing in the area of cultural propagation because, it helps to give Nigeria a wider coverage, especially in the rural areas. Therefore, government should establish media outfits, such as magazines, newspapers, more radio stations in other rural areas of Nigeria. The result of this study showed that FRCN through it’s various propagating had really impacted positively in propagating culture among the people of Abatete.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Title page i
Declaration ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgements iv
List of tables v
Table of contents vi
Abstract vii

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1Background of the Study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem. 5
1.3 Objectives of the Study 5
1.4 Research Questions 5
1.5 Research hypotheses: 6
1.6 Scope of the Study: 6
1.7 Significance of the Study: 6
1.8 Definition of Terms 7

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF LITERATURE
2.1 Sources of data: 8 2.2 Review of the concepts 8
2.2.1 The concept of Mass Communication 8
2.2.2 The concept of Electronic Media 9
2.2.3 The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria 9
2.2.4 The concept of culture and its propagation . 10
2.2.5 The role of FRCN in propagating culture in Nigeria 13
2.2.6 The relationship between FRCN and culture: 17
2.2.7 The characteristic of FRCN 17
2.2.8 Some of the function of FRCN: 19
2.2.9 Radio and its Feedback: 20
2.2.10 Factors militating against the propagation of FRCN 22
2.3 Empirical and related studies: 23
2.4 Theoretical Framework: 25
2.5 Summary 27

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction 28
3.2 Research design: 28
3.3 Population of the Study. 29
3.4 Sample Size and Sampling Technique: 29
3.5 Description of research Instrumentation: 30
3.6 Validity and reliability of data gathering instrument: 30
3.7 Method of data collection: 31
3.8 Method of Data Analysis 31

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
4.1 Introduction 33
4.2 Data presentation and analysis: 33
4.3 Test of Hypotheses 47
4.4 Discussion of findings 50

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary: 54
5.2 Conclusion: 55
5.3 Recommendation 55
5.4 Suggestion for further studies 56
References 57
Appendix 59