Assessment of the Influence of the Media in Anti Corruption Campaign a Study of Nigeria Television Authority Abuja

Student: Esther Ojaorovru (Project, 2025)
Department of Mass Communication
Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State

Abstract

Corruption is the bane of Nigerian socio-economic development, which threatens the existence of Nigeria as a political entity. It is therefore imperative that all and sundry should engage in anti-corruption struggle. It is in the light of the above that this study assessed the influence of the media in anti-corruption campaign in Nigeria. This study was anchored on the agenda setting theory. The researcher employed the use of survey research design and data were collected through the use of well-structured questionnaire. This study was anchored on the agenda setting theory. Findings emanating from this study show that mass media campaigns have been highly effective in raising awareness about the various forms and consequences of corruption. The study also reveals that the roles of mass media platforms in shaping public perception and attitudes towards corruption, and their potential to influence behavioral change include information dissemination, advocacy and mobilization This study recommends that the media and other stakeholders in should realize that it is good to focus attention on anti-corruption because official in leadership of a nation or country will drives away investment

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assessment influence media corruption campaign nigeria television authority abuja
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