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Role Of Nigerian Television Authority In The Mobilization Of The Electorate For Political Elections
[A CASE STUDY OF 2011 ELECTION IN MAKURDI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BENUE STATE]
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1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The objectives of the study were as follows:
1. To find out whether N.T.A Makurdi was a choice of medium for the people of Makurdi local Government Area.
2. To find out if N.T.A Makurdi political messages satisfied the people’s political desires.
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To determine the extent N.T.A Makurdi effectively mobilized the
people’s participation in the electoral process of 2011 election.
1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1. To what extent was N.T.A Makurdi a choice medium for the people of Makurdi Local Government Area?
2. How did N.T.A Makurdi political messages satisfy the people’s political desires?
3. To what extent did N.T.A Makurdi effectively mobilize the people’s participation in the electoral process of 2011?
1.5SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The
study focused on Makurdi local Government Area and the electorate of
local Government. Although the study is limited to the electorate in
Makurdi Local Government Area, it is assumed that in Nigeria generally,
the electorate has similar characteristics. Based on this assumption,
the result of the findings could be generalized.
1.6SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The findings of the study would be significant in several ways.
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It would serve as a reference material both for students and other
researchers, who may have need for information and documentations on
this area of academic study.
2. The findings would also be helpful to other media organizations in their planning and execution of electoral programs
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The findings would also offer the electorate the opportunity to air
their views on the way and manner media organizations handle election
programs.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The aim of this study was to determine The role of Nigerian Television Authority in the mobilization of the electorates for political elections (A study of 2011 general elections in Makurdi Local Government Area). The study adopted the survey design using the questionnaire as the research instrument. The study addressed three research questions. The findings revealed among others that television has a major role in mobilizing citizens for political elections. The study recommended that the masse ... Continue reading---
