ROLE OF NIGERIAN TELEVISION AUTHORITY IN THE MOBILIZATION OF THE ELECTORATE FOR POLITICAL ELECTIONS (A STUDY OF 2011 ELECTION IN MAKURDI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BENUE STATE)

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The aim of this study was to determine The role of Nigerian Television Authority in the mobilization of the electorates for political elections (A study of 2011 general elections in Makurdi Local Government Area). The study adopted the survey design using the questionnaire as the research instrument. The study addressed three research questions. The findings revealed among others that television has a major role in mobilizing citizens for political elections. The study recommended that the masses should be much more involved in electoral processes to enhance good governance and a better democracy through network participation that is, through election call centers for complains.

Table of Contents
Title page i
Declaration ii
Certification iii
Dedication IV
Acknowledgement v
Table of contents VI
List of tables vii
Abstract viii

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 background of the study 1
1.2 Statement of the problem 2
1.3 Objectives of the study 3
1.4 Research Questions 3
1.5 Scope of the study 3
1.6 Significance of the study 4
1.7 Operational Definition of Significant terms 4

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction 6
2.2 Review of the concepts 6
2.2.1 Concept of election 6
2.2.2 Concept of electorate 8
2.2.3 Concept of political Mobilization 12
2.2.4 Concept of political participation 14
2.2.5 Concept of television as a tool for Mass Communication 14
2.3 Review of Related Studies 19
2.4 Theoretical Framework 21
2.5 Summary 22

CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction 23
3.2 Research Design 23
3.3 Population of the study 23
3.4 Sample Size and Sampling Technique 24
3.5 Description of the Research Instrument 25
3.6 Validity of Data Gathering Instrument 25
3.7 Method of Data Collection 25
3.8 Method of Data Analysis 25

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction 26
4.2 Data Presentation and Analysis 26
4.3 Discussions of Findings 38

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Introduction 41
5.2 Summary of findings 41
5.3 Conclusion 41
5.4 Recommendations 41
5.5 Suggestions for Further Studies 42
References 43
Appendix A 44
Appendix B 45

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ROLE OF NIGERIAN TELEVISION AUTHORITY IN THE MOBILIZATION OF THE ELECTORATE FOR POLITICAL ELECTIONS (A STUDY OF 2011 ELECTION IN MAKURDI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BENUE STATE)

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