ABSTRACT
The
aim of this study was to analyze the Influence of African Independent
Television as a Watchdog against Child Abuse and labour with a particular focus
to Child Trafficking. The study is anchored on agenda setting theory. The study
used survey research method as quantitative design while questionnaire is used
as a data gathering instrument. Respondents were drawn from Gariki using the
purposive sampling technique in which 120 respondents were drawn as 100 copies
of questionnaires were retrieved. The
collected data were analysed and interpreted using descriptive statistics i.e.
(frequency, percentage method coupled with tabulation). The study answered four
research questions. From the research findings, it was observed that the
programmes aired on AIT helped in discouraging the practice of Child Abuse and
Labour. The study recommended that government should embark on public
enlightenment programmes to educate the public on the social dangers of child
abuse and labour, as well as child trafficking.
