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Impact Of Freedom Of Information Act On Journalism Practice
[A CASE STUDY OF JOURNALISM PRACTICE IN UYO COMMUNITY- FROM JANUARY TO JUNE 2013]
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1.2 Statement of the Problem
Before the signing of freedom of
information act (FOI) by president Good luck Jonathan on the 28th may
2011,the press went through a lot of criticism in the hands of
people/government especially the military government which as a result
many journalist/media practitioners were imprisoned, assassinated and
assaulted. However, this research work aim at studying;
ï¶ The effect of government censorship on journalists.
ï¶ Non access to public information kept by government, public institution and private bodies.
ï¶ Criticism and government suppression.
1.3 Objective of the Study
It
is a well-known fact that Freedom of Information Act (FOI) was to
strengthen the constitutional guarantee of freedom to receive and impact
information and ideas. The law encourages investigative journalism,
balance reporting, and objectivity, verification of stories, openness,
transparency, fairness and accuracy in media presentation. Therefore,
the researchers consider the following objective relevant.
1. To find out the Impacting of Freedom of Information Act (FOI) on journalist practices in Uyo Community.
2. To know the extent of Freedom of Information Act Practice in Uyo Community.
3. To determine how Uyo L G A (local government area) encourages Freedom of Information Act.
1.4 Research Questions
The researcher‘s attend in the research work will be focused on how to answer the following questions;
1. What are the impacts of freedom of Information Act on journalists in Uyo community
2. What are the extents of Freedom of Information Act among practicing Journalist in Uyo Community
3. How does the government of Uyo community encourages Freedom of Information Act.
1.5 Scope of the Study
This
study is mainly focuses on the residence of Uyo community which include
the four clans of Uyo local government of Akwa Ibom state.
1.8 Significance of the Study
This
study is aim at promoting and encouraging the new law ―Freedom of
Information Act‖ in Uyo community and Nigeria at large. The study will
be of great benefit to the researcher, journalist and the
entire Nigeria to embrace the law in order to encourage professionalism
and the ethnics of journalism.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This project on ― impact of Freedom of Information Act: A study of journalism practices in Uyo community – from January to June, is aimed at finding out how Freedom of Information Act impact positively on the life of practicing journalists in Uyo community. In carrying out the study the researcher used survey design method, while questionnaire was the instrument of the study. Simple tables and percentages were used in analyzing and presenting the data collected. The researcher made ... Continue reading---
