ABSTRACT
Corruption has deep root in Nigeria society from
the family to the government quarters with effect been the unemployment, poor
infrastructure, power epileptics, kidnapping, armed robbery, terrorism,
oppression and numerous other. The study appraised the impact of mass media as instrument for
eradicating corruption using Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) as a case
study. Without doubt NTA plays crucial role as the fourth estate of the realm
especially in serving as the major watch dog to the people in authority. Mass
media especially television has been able to educate, enlighten and inform the
general public on the effect of corruption on our national development while
mass media have not relented in exposing corrupt leaders, it always pattern
with various anti graft agencies such as the EFCC, ICPC, SSS and Police to build a corrupt free nation.
However, the research is divided into five chapters. The researcher use survey
method and questionnaire in carrying out this research. It is very safe to
conclude that mass media have been a major instrument in the crusade against
corruption in Nigeria. It is recommended that NTA and other mass media should
be objective in their coverage and reportage of event without political or
ethnic influence.
