SUMMARY, FINDING, RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION ON RURAL COMMUNICATION IN RADIO BAYELSA STATE AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION FOR DEVELOPMENT

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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Longman Contemporary English Dictionary.

APPENDIX I

                                                                   Department of Linguistics

                                                                   and Communication Studies,

                                                                   Faculty of Humanities,

                                                                   University of Port Harcourt,

                                                                   Rivers State.

Dear Respondent,

I am a final year student of University of Port Harcourt carrying out a research to “Rural Communication in Radio Bayelsa State and Access to Information for Development”. It is an academic requirement for the award of Bachelor of Arts (B.A) degree.

To this end, I have designed this questionnaire to enable you to provide answers to. I assure you that information supplied will be treated confidentially.

Kindly answer the questions on the attached sheets by choosing the alternative that suit you.

                                                                                     

                                                                             Yours sincerely,

                                                                              

                                                                             Researcher

APPENDIX II

    

QUESTIONNAIRE

Section A

Instruction: There are boxes provides against the answer under each item just tick √   in the appropriate box.

Demography

1.       Age bracket

          (a)     16-20          (b)   21-25           (c)  26-30             (d)  31-35

          (e)      36-40          (f)   41-45             (g)     45-50

2.       Sex distribution

          (a)     Female                  (b)     Male

3.       Educational level

          (a)     No formal education               (b) GCE              (c) NCE/OND

          (d)     Undergraduate                (e) First degree

4.       Occupation

          (a)     Civil servant                   (b) Teacher            (c)   Business/trader

Section B

5.       Do you have a radio set?         (a)     Yes             (b)     No

6.       How often do you listen to radio programmes?

          (a)     Regular         (b) At all              (c)  Sometimes

7.       What are the programmes you often listen to?

          (a) News            (b) Music            Sports Analysis            Entertainment Information

8.       Do radio have any positive impact in your life?

             (a)  Yes             (b)     No

9.       Do you believe the information you get from radio?

           (a)    Yes             (b)     No

10.     How much has radio contributed to the development of the community?

          (a)     Negatively                   (b)        Positively

11.     Do the information you get from radio educative?

                     (a)    Yes             (b)     No

12.     Do you think that the radio programmes can bring about development in your           community?                    (a)    Yes             (b)     No

13.     Are there some program that are targeted at the rural people on radio?               (a)          Yes             (b)     No

14.     If yes, specify:-------------------------------------------------------------------------