PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED IN RUNNING COMMUNITY RADIO IN ONDO STATE

Peter Olayinka Awofadeju (PhD), Aiyesimoju Ayodeji (PhD), Onifade Ayokunle Temitayo

Abstract


Community broadcast stations are currently springing up across community in Nigeria, this was borne out of the necessity to give voice to the voiceless in the society and give sense of belonging to the people. This research paper therefore, investigated problems encountered in running community radio in Ondo state. The activities of kakaki 100.1FM and Ejulenen 93.1FM was discussed. The research was anchored on the Technological Determinism Theory and Development Media Theory. The work was on qualitative and in-depth interview were used as research instrument. Findings showed that the community radio is seen as a good development by the members of the community and source of funding is mainly by the community. It was recommended that society must understand the rules and regulations guiding the establishment and operation of a community radio and government should assist with certain amount of money to community station in their state.


Keywords


Community, Community Radio, Voiceless, Income, Nigeria.

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