The Roles of Selected Stakeholders in Effective Communication Usage for Insecurity Reduction in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Keywords:
Stakeholders, Participation, Communication usage, Insecurity reduction, law enforcement, Government, LeadersAbstract
Background
Understanding the roles of diverse stakeholders is paramount in the pursuit of safer communities. This is because of indiscriminate unrest orchestrated by insurgents in present-day Nigeria.
Objectives
This study examines the roles of effective communication among stakeholders like government agencies, law enforcement authorities, and civil society organizations (CSOs) in reducing insecurity in Oye Ekiti.
Methodology
Three investigative questions guided the study. The study adopted a quantitative research design. Data gathered through an instrument titled Stakeholders Participation in Communication Usage for Insecurity Reduction (SPCUIR) was analysed to discern stakeholder perceptions and contributions.
Results
The findings highlight that government agencies are seen as active implementers and policy developers, law enforcement authorities play crucial response and collaboration roles, and CSOs advocate for transparency and actively contribute to security measures with the help of communication gadgets.
Conclusion
The distinct roles of stakeholders in communication usage coalesce to form concerted efforts aimed at reducing insecurity in Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti state, Nigeria.
Unique Contributions
The study contributes to the understanding of stakeholder dynamics in using communication to enhance community security.
Key Recommendations
Recommendations include enhancing collaboration, community engagement, transparency, and capacity-building initiatives. While the study provides valuable insights, limitations in the scope and reliance on perceptions are acknowledged.
Keywords: stakeholders, Participation, Communication usage, Insecurity reduction, law enforcement, government, leaders.
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Copyright (c) 2024 Leonard Shaibu, Maureen Onyinye Okoh, Nurudeen Babatunde Balogun, Idowu Philip Ajewole, Godwin Ayodeji Nwogu , Eberechukwu Joy Obetta Idoko , Sunday Sule Emah, Aladi Joy Obera
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