ABSTRACT
This project work is mainly based on the theoretical and practical approach of the ownership influence and challenges on media establishment in effective dissemination of news and information. In this work, the researcher tried to revaluate types of media that is government owned media like Enugu state broadcasting service (ESBS) with a view to recommending a more effective ownership, that is the type of ownership influence and challenges that geared towards attainment professionalism in media operation particularly in Nigeria. Moreover, it is also done in a critically way in order to examine the challenges facing Nigeria media establishment like radio, television, newspaper, magazine, journals etc. the researchers narrowed down this research to radio using ESBS as focus. Below is a brief run-down of my research procedures and findings. The first chapter looked at the historical background of the study, stating the research problems and the aims and objectives of the study. It also highlighted the significance, research question and limitations of the study. Chapter two helps to review critically the related literature. While chapter three states the research method to be used in carrying out the research analysis. Chapter four helps to analyze the data collected and the result of the research in relation to research question. Finally, chapter five helps to summarize the entire research work and gives some recommendations for further studies.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page ii
Approval Page iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Abstract vi
Table of Contents vii
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study 1
1.2 Statement of Problem 16
1.3 Objectives of the study 18
1.4 Significance of the study 19
1.5 Research Questions 20
1.6 Hypothesis of the study 21
1.7 Theoretical frame work 22
1.8 Scope of the study 23
1.9 limitation of study 29
1.10 Definition of Terms 30
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review
2.1 Sources of Literature 32
2.2 The Review 32
2.3 Summary of literature review 47
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research Methodology 49
3.1 Research Design 49
3.2 Area of the Study 51
3.3 Research Population 51
3.4 Research Sample 51
3.5 Sampling Techniques 52
3.6 Instrument of Data Collection 54
3.7 Method of Data Collection 54
3.8 Method of Data Analysis 55
3.9 Expected Result 56
CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis 57
4.2 Analysis of Research Questions/Hypothesis 60
4.3 Discussion of Result 75
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendations
5.1 Summary of Findings 77
5.2 Conclusion 80
5.3 Recommendations 81
Bibliography
Appendix