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| The 2022 Nigerian Floods: Audience Evaluation of Radio Coverage
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Amanawa, Gold Weriwoyingipre and Dr. Amanawa, David Ebiegberi
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Abstract:
This study is titled "The 2022 Nigerian Floods: Audience Evaluation of Radio Coverage"; three objectives were put forward to guide the researcher to examine the extent of coverage given to the 2022 flood disasters in Nigeria on radio, to ascertain the angle of the 2022 flood coverage perceived to be given more attention by radio stations, and to understand the extent to which audience perceive that the flood disaster received adequate prominence on the radio. The study anchored on three theories: The Framing theory, the selective perception theory, and the agenda-setting theory. The study found that the respondents were exposed to coverage of the 2022 flood-related issues on radio, and the audience perceived that flood reportage's political and economic aspects were more prominent. Also, there was timely reportage, education, and calling for support for the flood victims.
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