Communication and Contributions of Drama to National Development in Nigeria

Aniekpeno Ekpenyong; Grace Usen

doi:10.47616/jamrsss.v7i2.712

Authors

Aniekpeno Ekpenyong Department of Development Communication, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Grace Usen Department of Development Communication, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47616/jamrsss.v7i2.712

Abstract

This discourse x-rayed the contributions of drama to national development. In the same vein, it examined drama as a potent instrument for development, taking into cognisance of establishing a synergistic interplay between drama and national development in nexus with drama as a tool for advocacy and national development. Anchored on Agenda Setting theory, the discourse built on existing literature which data were gathered with the aid of secondary sources such as textbooks, monographs, research gate, google scholar, book of reading and scholarly journals of communication and media studies. Findings revealed that drama can: revitalise the economy through employment generation, revenue generation, promotion of tourism, preservation and propagation of our culture and national history, provide pathways to solving violent issues in society and advocate for peace vis-à-vis function as a competent strategy for mass sensitisation. It concluded on the premise that drama has been identified to have unlimited influence on national development as it encompasses the power of all other Arts, Science, Social Sciences and Communication and Media Studies which accords it the position of a formidable tool of communication for national development. It is recommended, among other things, that for a significant amount of positive change to be recorded in the advancement of the nation, drama can be used through plethora of media channels to highlights sensitive topics and social problems such as teenage pregnancies, unhealthy sexual behaviour, sexual harassment, STIs/STDs and HIV/AIDs which have plague Nigerian citizens’ overtime.

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Author Biography

Grace Usen, Department of Development Communication, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria

Development Communication

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