UNDERGRADUATES AND WORKERS’ PERCEPTION OF THE ROLE OF TELEVISION IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN LAGOS, NIGERIA

Abstract

his study investigates the role of television in the fight against human trafficking in Lagos State, Nigeria. The objective of the study was to find out the extent at which Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Lagos and African Independent Television (AIT) air programmes on human trafficking and how often they sensitise the masses on the ills of human trafficking and to determine whether the selected television stations promote human rights for survival, development and protection among the masses. The study utilized elements of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Questionnaire was administered to 360 respondents from Caleb University and key informant interview was also conducted with members of staff of the TV stations. Findings showed that NTA and AIT broadcast programmes on human trafficking in the State. Our study established that respondents are aware of these programmes and consider them as critical to influencing public and policy agenda. The study recommended more creative and massive engagement of the broadcast media in fighting human trafficking in Nigeria. Keywords: Human Trafficking, Human Rights, Perceived Role, Promote, Television Programming