ABSTRACT
This research work focused on role of
FRCN in propagating culture in Nigeria (A study of AbateteIdemili South L.G.A
in Anambra State). It aims at finding out whether FRCN as a channel of mass
media recognize it’s obligation to the society, especially in Abatete. Quantity
research design was used in which cross-sectional survey method was adopted
while the data collection instrument was questionnaire and personal interview.
The population of the study is 20,000 out of which 200 were sampled
purposively. Data collected was analyzed in tables and simple percentages. The
chi-square (x2) was used for the statistical measure of the study. Findings of
the study showed that lack of facilities does not hinder the propagation of
culture in Abatete and that the government involvement in the propagation of
culture in Abatete will help to enhance its growth and that of Nigeria
generally.It is therefore recommended that FRCN should be up and doing in the
area of cultural propagation because, it helps to give Nigeria a wider
coverage, especially in the rural areas. Therefore, government should establish
media outfits, such as magazines, newspapers, more radio stations in other
rural areas of Nigeria. The result of this study showed that FRCN through it’s
various propagating had really impacted positively in propagating culture among
the people of Abatete.
