Voice Fm Radio (Eagle on the Hill Fm) Nsukka in Agricultural Development of Nsukka Zone

Abstract

Just like every other communities in Nigeria, Umashi village in Iheagu, Nsukka zone has embraced radio, which has been widely accepted as a powerful media tool that will bring the desired agricultural development needed in the localities. Therefore, it is based on this that, this study was conceived for Assessment of Voice Fm radio (Eagle on the Hill Fm) Nsukka in agricultural development of Nsukka zone. Survey method was adopted; a sample size of 385 was taken out of the actual population. The researchers also designed research questions, formulated and tested hypotheses. In carrying out the study, data were collected through the use of questionnaire. The major findings of the study are that, voice Fm radio has immensely contributed to the agricultural development of Umashi village in particular and Nsukka zone generally through it’s agricultural discussion programmes. Also, Voice FM has been able to promote the interest of the farmers in Umashi village, and Nsukka zone in general.