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RESEARCH JOURNAL OF MASS COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (RJMCIT )

E-ISSN 2545-529X
P-ISSN 2695-2475
VOL. 11 NO. 1 2025
DOI: 10.56201/rjmcit.vol.11.no1.2025.pg12.16

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Harnessing Radio for Advancing Gender Equality and Sustainable Development in Ekiti and Ondo States

Oyinkansola Akinmade

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Abstract

In Nigeria, particularly in the South-Western states of Ekiti and Ondo, gender disparities persist, impacting economic development, social justice, and overall societal progress. This paper advocates for leveraging radio as a transformative medium to promote gender equality and justice-development in these states. Through strategic community engagement, education, and awareness-raising initiatives, radio can facilitate transformative change, empower marginalized voices, and foster an inclusive environment conducive to gender equity.

keywords:

Nigeria, Gender Equity, Economic Development, Radio, Awareness

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