THE IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP ON MEDIA OBJECTIVITY

The primary objective of this study is to check the effects of government ownership on media objectivity. Specific objectives are as follows: a) To determine if FRCN Enugu fully or partially dance to the wimps and caprices of the government. b) To determine if FRCN Enugu can do anything to avoid government’s influence on their news and programmes. c) To determine how government ownership of FRCN Enugu affects its news and programmes objectivity. d) To offer suggestions on how government owned media should be handled to achieve better results.