Effect Of Government Ownership And Control Of Mass Media On Media Objectivity (a Study Of Esbs, Enugu)

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.

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