Role of Osun State Broadcasting Corporation in Uplifting the Educational System in Osun State

ABSTRACTThis research work examines the Role of Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, Osogbo in Uplifting the Educational System in Os State. The educational system in Nigeria has faced numerous challenges and undergone significant changes over the years. Unfortunately, many of these changes have heen underwhelming and have not yielded the desired positive impact." The study adopted Technological Determinism Theory and Social Leaning Theory.Quantitative (survey) method of data collection was employed. The study used stratified sampling technique to select 150 respondents, which consists of the 50 staff of Osun State Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC) and 100 people living around Osogbo Local Government Area. Findings show that 96% of respondents acknowledged OSBC's educational programs as informative and engaging. Moreover, 85% reported improved academic performance due10 OSBC's initiatives. 80% of teachers praised OSBC's training programs for enhancing their teaching skills. 75% of community members credited OSBC's outreach programs for increased education awareness. It was thus concluded that through OSBC informative and engaging programs, teacher training initiatives, and community outreach activities, it has positively impacted academic performance, teacher capacity, and community awareness. It was recommended that Government should invest in modern broadcasting equipment to enhance program quality, reach, and accessibility, ensuring greater impact on education and also collaborate with the state's education ministry to incorporate OSBC's educational content into school curricula, maximizing program effectiveness.Keywords: Broadcast, Media, Uplifting, Educational System, Osun State