IYASE, NNEKA BLESSING and Folarin, S. F. (2017) THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN GOVERNANCE. In: CUCEN 2017, Covenant University, Ota.
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Abstract
In the international political system, the media is an essential tool for governance, information dissemination and management. It not only helps in remolding the character and policies of those in authority and power, but also acts as a potential medium through which global and states conflicts could be generated, escalated and prolonged. Consequently, this paper is of the view that the influence and control of the media on the three entities of a state such as the government, the population, and the international community, had over the years generated either positive or negative reactions on an existing government. Conversely, the paper is also of the view, that the influences and controls of governments on the media hitherto, militates against the effectiveness, objectivity and the authenticity of media publications and information dissemination. This is because, the media over the years has helped the decision makers, civil society groups, the masses and the non-state actors, to take decisive steps or actions on critical issues. However, this paper intends to evaluate the influence of governments on the media; how information disseminations are hindered by governments; and how the role of the media, has helped to shape public opinion, while using the Arab Spring as a case note. In caring out this research, secondary sources such as news papers, journals from the internet, and personal interviews were used, and data analyzed using descriptive methods. The result findings however show that in spite of the various strategic roles played by the media, when biased, its publicities tarnish the image of their targeted entity. On the other hand, most journalists, who never compromised the integrity of their profession with any government, have met severe persecutions on the course of doing moral justice to their profession. Finally, the recommendations are centered on the need for objectivity, credibility and authenticity in media publicities; and the need for absolute independence of the media from governmental controls and interferences.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Subjects: | J Political Science > JA Political science (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Art |
| Depositing User: | Mr Adewole Adewumi |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Mar 2018 18:25 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Mar 2018 18:25 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/10324 |
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