SUMMARY, FINDING, RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY, FINDING, RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION

5.0     Introduction

          This chapter presents summary of the finding, conclusion, recommendation and suggested area for further study is also provided in this chapter.

5.1Summary of Findings

          This research work examined rural communication in radio Bayelsa State and access to information for development. The study found out that radio can be used to reach the people of rural area for information and education since grater percentage acquires and listen to radio from the analysis of data in chapter four, the following finding were center established.

1.       It was discovered that radio with its special characteristic is the common           communication medium used for rural development.

2.       In Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State Gben-epie is the only      radio           programme they listen and the programme has helped to educate the       people.

5.2     Conclusion

          In conclusion it has been argued that the radio as an electronic medium is the most accessible medium of communication to reach the rural people. The radio programme targeted at the rural audience can go a long way in persuading people to abandon some old unprofitable practices and embrace new and profitable practices. The radio as a motivator can also motivate people on doing the things they know how to do best.

5.3     Recommendations

The finding of this study calls for certain recommendation for further study.

1.     Rural based or community radio should be established.

2.     More radio programmes targeted to the rural people should be produced.

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