This study is aimed at finding out hoe ESBS Radio has helped in the economic empowerment of Agbani community and to find out the possible ways to improve the economic standard of the dwellers of Agbani community. This study was based on uses and gratification theory. The researcher consulted relevant literature to raise secondary data while survey method was used to generate primary data for analysis. The data generated using questionnaire was tested using Chi-square goodness of fit test formula. Data was presented in table and extensively discussed to enable the researcher draw her conclusion and make recommendations. Based on the result of the findings, it was concluded that ESBS Radio has made some effort to impact positively on the economic empowerment of Agbani community, although it is not farfetched.
Table of contents
Title page i
Declaration ii
Certification iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgements v
Table of contents vi
List of Tables vii
Abstract ix
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.Research Hypothesis 3
1.6.Scope of the Study 3
1.7.Significance of the Study 4
1.8.Operational Definition of Terms 4
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.Research Hypothesis 3
1.6.Scope of the Study 3
1.7.Significance of the Study 4
1.8.Operational Definition of Terms 4
Chapter two: Literature Review
2.1. Introduction 6
2.2. Review of Concepts 6
2.2.1. Concept of Radio Broadcasting 6
2.2.2. Concept of Empowerment 10
2.2.3. Concept of Economy 13
2.3. Review of Related Studies 13
2.4. Theoretical Framework 17
2.5. Summary 21
2.1. Introduction 6
2.2. Review of Concepts 6
2.2.1. Concept of Radio Broadcasting 6
2.2.2. Concept of Empowerment 10
2.2.3. Concept of Economy 13
2.3. Review of Related Studies 13
2.4. Theoretical Framework 17
2.5. Summary 21
Chapter Three: Research Methodology
3.1. Introduction 22
3.2. Research Design 22
3.3. Population of the Study 22
3.4. Sampling Technique/ Sample 23
3.5. Description of the Research Instrument 23
3.6. Validity and Reliability of Data Gathering Instrument 24
3.7. Method of Data Collection 24
3.8. Method of Data Analysis 24
3.1. Introduction 22
3.2. Research Design 22
3.3. Population of the Study 22
3.4. Sampling Technique/ Sample 23
3.5. Description of the Research Instrument 23
3.6. Validity and Reliability of Data Gathering Instrument 24
3.7. Method of Data Collection 24
3.8. Method of Data Analysis 24
Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Discussion of Findings
4.1. Introduction 26
4.2. Data Presentation and Analysis 26
4.3. Testing of Hypothesis 38
4.4. Discussion of Findings 39
4.1. Introduction 26
4.2. Data Presentation and Analysis 26
4.3. Testing of Hypothesis 38
4.4. Discussion of Findings 39
Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1. Introduction 44
5.2. Summary of Findings 44
5.3. Conclusion 44
5.4. Recommendation 45
5.5. Suggestion for Further Studies 45
Reference 46
Appendix a 49
Appendix b 50
5.1. Introduction 44
5.2. Summary of Findings 44
5.3. Conclusion 44
5.4. Recommendation 45
5.5. Suggestion for Further Studies 45
Reference 46
Appendix a 49
Appendix b 50
