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| A Discourse on the Nigerian Media And Democratic Practices
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Dr. Amanawa, David Ebiegberi
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Abstract:
Promoting democracy is one of the media's most important jobs. This is because democracy cannot flourish and prosper unless information management and distribution are likewise democratized and liberated from excessive governmental control. Over the years, the Nigerian media has responded to the developing political, economic, and social concerns effectively. However, in the democratic movement in Nigeria, journalists were frequently seen as adversaries of the state. They are frequently intimidated, muzzled, and imprisoned because of this. This essay examines the role of the media in the practice and growth of democracy in Nigeria using data from documentary sources. The Libertarian, Communist, and Social Responsibility Theories are all in the essay. These theories were chosen on purpose since one theory cannot solve the difficulties being examined separately, necessitating many theories. The paper makes the case that issues with the complete application and enforcement of press freedom, noncompliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the welfare and well-being of journalists, and proprietorial influences, as well as the belief on the part of some politicians and political office holders that the media is their enemy because it exposes them, are the main obstacles preventing the media from playing an influential role in Nigeria's democratic practice. This article urges governments at all levels to cultivate a culture of moderation toward the media to support and defend press freedom. Furthermore, if there is no interference with the press by the government, there would be transparency and responsiveness in governance since the media will constantly check the government's actions. This will aid in the growth and strengthening of democracy in Nigeria.
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