Media ethics in the development of journalism in Nigeria

• Authors: Nkechi M. Christopher , Okereke Onwuka
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

Despite their vibrant contribution to the achievement of democratic governance in Nigeria, the mass media, if unchecked, could destabilize facets of society. Consternation stems from the fact that codes of ethics designed by media associations have not been binding on members, and all attempts by government to regulate journalism practice have been rebuff ed, while journal- ists and mass media owners exult in unrestrained press freedom. Consequently, gross violations of media ethics plague journalism practices. To forestall the virulent socio-political impact of press actions observed in the past and institute responsible journalism, media associations and the gen- eral public, under the auspices of the legislature, should arrive at acceptable codes that will guide journalism practice.

Keywords

EN

mass media; media ethics; code of ethics; mass media owners; journalism; society

• Publisher: Polskie Towarzystwo Komunikacji Społecznej
• Journal: Central European Journal of Communication
• Year: 2013
• Volume: 6
• Issue: 1(10)
• Pages: 33-50

Contributors

author

Nkechi M. Christopher

• UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA

author

Okereke Onwuka

• ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NIGERIA