Communication and Good Governance in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State
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ABSTRACT
This study―Communication and Good Governance in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State‖ was carried out to examine the context of communication in governance of Ishielu Local Government area of Ebonyi state.
The objectives are to validate the impact of communication on governance through regular participatory meetings between leaders and followers in Ishielu L.G.A;
to stimulate inclusive governance as a means to empower the citizens and enhance their confidencein the leadership of Ishielu L.G.A; and, to examine how judicious and equitable use of revenue can lead to mutual understanding, cooperation and development in Ishielu L.G.A.
Over the years, much emphasis has been on communication use for good governance in the (3rd) Third World Countries and yet so many studies still show that communication has not achieved its potency in the Third World Countries.
To balance the gap found in studies consulted, this study therefore; accessed the ideologies of the three categories of people in Ishielu on communication use for good governance in Ishielu.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Declaration ………………………………………………………….ii
Certification …………………………………………………………iii
Dedication …………………………………………………………..iv
Acknowledgements ……………………………………………………v
Table of contents ……………………………………………………vi
Abstract ……………………………………………………………..vii
CHAPTER ONE …………………………………………………….1
1.1 Background to the Study ……………………………………1
1.2 Brief History of IshieluLGA ………………………………..4
1.3 Statement of the Research Problem …………………………7
1.4 Aim of the Study …………………………………………….8
1.5 Objectives of the Study ………………………………………8
1.6 Scope of the Study ……………………………………………9
1.7 Justification for the study ………..……………………………9
CHAPTER TWO: Review of Related Literature/Theoretical Framework ….11
2.1a Communication ………………………………………………11
2.1b Participatory Communication ……………………………….15
2.1c Development Communication………………………………..17
2.1e Participatory Governance…………………………………….19
2.2 Good Governance …………………………………………….20
2.3 Characteristics of Good Governance …………..…………….28
2.4 The role of Communication in Good Governance….………30
2.5 Good Governance as a key to Sustainable Development …..30
2.6 Theoretical Framework ………………………………………31
CHAPTER THREE: Research Methodology…………………….37
3.0 Introduction ………………………………………………….37
3.1 ResearchDesign&Procedure ………………………………37
3.2 Research Questions ………………………………………….37
3.3 Population of the Study …………………………………….38
3.4 Sampling and Sampling Techniques ……………………….38
3.5.1 Instruments for DataCollection ……………………………40
3.5.2 The Questionnaire …..……………………………………40
3.5.3 Validity of the Research Instruments ……….………………41
3.6 Method of Data Collection and Data Analysis …………….41
CHAPTER FOUR:Data Analysis and Interpretation ……………42
4.1 Introduction .…………………………………………….……42
4.2 Questionnaire for the Local People (citizens) ………………42
4.3 Questionnaire for Chiefs/Councilors ……………………….55
4.4 Questionnaire for Chairman/Heads of unit …………………62
4.5 Discussion………….……………..………………………….69
4.6 Communication Strategies in Ishielu Local Government Council ….76
CHAPTER FIVE: Summary, Suggestions and Conclusion…….78
5.1 Summary …………………………………………………….78
5.3 Suggestions..……………………………..……………………80
5.4 Conclusion …………………………………….………..……81
References
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Communication is the most general form of interpersonal interaction required for decision-making and interpersonal influence in organizations.
To this end, the second half of 20th century brought a tradition of communication research and practice geared toward Third World development needs, an area that has come to be known as development communication (Melkote and Steeves, 2001:1).
The objective of development communication professionals is to work with the individuals and communities at the grassroots so that they may eventually enter and participate meaningfully in the political and economic processes in their communities/societies.
This calls for grassroots organizing and communicative social action on the part of the poor, women, minorities, and others who have been consistently and increasingly marginalized in the process of social change; all of which result to poverty (Pg.117).
The effect of poverty is obvious as many lives are battered, happiness stifled, creativity destroyed and freedom limited.
The consequence of this poverty also includes shortage of income, lack of schools, absence of health facilities, and unavailability of medicines, the subjugation of women, hazardous environmental features, and lack of jobs.
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