Perception of the Utilisation of Tungba F.M Radio for the Dissemination of COVID–19 Messages among the Final Year Students of Mass Communication of Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu

Abstract

This study was carried out to determine the use of Tungba FM radio station for the dissemination
of COVID–19 messages. The rationale for the study was to determine the extent to which the
radio station was used to disseminate information on COVID-19 in Lagos State. The population
of the study comprises final year mass communication students of Lagos State Polytechnic.
Survey research design was adopted, while questionnaire was used as the instrument of data
collection. The findings showed that Tungba FM serves as an important source of information on

COVID-19 pandemic. The findings also showed that Tungba FM radio programmes on COVID-
19 pandemic were well-explained and that the messages on COVID-19 pandemic positively

affected the health attitude of the respondents. Thus, it was concluded that Tunde Radio
programmes on COVID-19 have positive influence on the respondents. Based on the findings and
conclusion, it was among others recommended general health and hygiene tips should be regular
features of radio programmes because most of the health crises are results of careless lifestyle and
habits which are avoidable.