Comments on: Community Broadcasting in a Digital Nigeria

By: Prof. Andrew A. Moemeka

Prof. Andrew A. Moemeka — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:56:21 +0000

When the idea of Community Radio was first muted in 1979, and a book (Local Radio:Community Education Development) was published in 1981, reception was very cold. The author was virtually reprimanded by the then Minister if Information. Thank God that the scales appear to be falling off the eyes of the government and some stakeholders in broadcasting and in development initiative. Even universities are now applying for licence to establish Community Radio,and, in fact, are including “Rural Broadcasting” in their curricula. What a change of heart! Thank God.
Prof. Andrew A. Moemeka.

By: Rabi'u y sulaiman

Rabi'u y sulaiman — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:20:19 +0000

Its pertinent for government to know how dare Nigerian populace are to get community radio stations. This is largely because of the expected roles, whic include with curtailing crisis, violence and related acts, preserving our traditional culture, which has been facing threat from being dominated by foreign one (in form of cultural imperialism), advocacy on improving people’s health, and many other developmental issues.
But shameful enough and sadly enough Nigeria is still backward on CR issue, if not for the current effort of the government, nothing is heard about it uptil now.
Lev.3 masscom BUK

By: CHIDI JACOBS

CHIDI JACOBS — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:49:22 +0000

THIS IS A CLASSICAL PIECE AND MY PRAYER IS THAT MR PRESIDENT IN HIS WISDOM WILL PERMIT THE MEDIA SPEAK TO THE PEOPLE IN THEIR LANGUAGE AND GET FEEDBACK FROM THE VOICE OF THE MASSES IN THE RURAL COMMUNITIES IN NIGERIA.A MILLION THANKS MY PAL.

By: Blessing O.

Blessing O. — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:24:08 +0000

It is so sad that as big as Nigeria is, it is yet to have a true CR.

It is also very unfortunate that those living in the rural areas (who constitute the larger part of the populace)are left out of the development process and are not given the chance to be heard and even issues which concerns them are not really regarded as newsworthy.All we hear in the media are news about the cities and government.
How then do we attain a satisfiable level of development when the problems confronting the communities are not discussed and known nationwide?

For broadcasting at the grassroots to be successful in Nigeria, a CR should be established.

By: linus Iwunna

linus Iwunna — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:13:18 +0000

CR is long overdue in Nigeria. It’s unfortunate that the rural dwellers are far removed from governance. They do not know what is happening at any level of govenance, and they are rarely consulted on issues that affect them directly. Community radio and broadcasting will help brigde the gap between the leaders and the people. It will go a long way in bringing the people closer to the government. NBC should intensify its responsibility in this regard to enable the government understand the pivotal role of CR towards sustenable democracy.

By: Linus

Linus — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:04:42 +0000

CR is long overdue in Nigeria. it’s unfortunate that the rural dwellers are not involved in governance, not even at the local government level that is meant to be very close to them. CR will go long way to bringing the people and the government closer. Govt is very far from the people they are leading. If nigeria wants to embrace democracy to the fullest, then, something urgent needs to be done about CR. NBC must intensify its responsiblilty in this regards so that government may understand the pivotal role of community broadcasting towards the sustenance of democracy.

By: MACPHERSON EZE BROWN

MACPHERSON EZE BROWN — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:38:08 +0000

i want to be an i-reporter, what does it takes.

By: Obiechina Chika

Obiechina Chika — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:16:47 +0000

This is a wonderful piece. I am interested in this area of development communication. I am gathering materials for a thesis I am about to write. I will love to have materials , sites etc I can use to aid me in my thesis. Thank you and keep it up.

By: Doris Dery

Doris Dery — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:00:39 +0000

Nice piece by Jummai, CR is the way forward let the voice of the people be heard!