#71 - Dr. Chido Onumah | Nigerian Civil Liberties Series - Episode Eleven

Dr. Chido Onumah On Media Practice, Social Responsibility, and Public Accountability in Nigeria Onumah is a seasoned journalist and civil rights activist, delves into the nuances of media practice and its pivotal role in fostering social responsibility and public accountability in Nigeria. This conversation uncovers Dr. Onumah's journey, his insights on the media landscape, and his vision for a revitalized Nigerian media. Offside Musings is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Chapters: -------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction of Dr. Chido Onumah 01:22 - Dr. Onumah's Interest in Media Practice, Social Responsibility, and Public Accountability 07:34 - Early and Abiding Influences Within and Outside Nigeria 18:33 - The Role of the Media in Strengthening Democracy 34:53 - Pitfalls of Media Practice in Nigeria 45:55 - Assessment of Public Trust in the Media in Nigeria 57:06 - The Dysfunction of Society and Its Reflection in the Media 57:59 - Media Reflecting Ethnic and Religious Sentiments 58:57 - The Influence of Fault Lines on Media Representation 01:00:09 - Survival and Interest in Media Bias 01:02:54 - The Lack of Critical Thinking in Media Consumption 01:03:15 - The Media as a Reflection of Society 01:07:18 - The Role and Plight of Journalists 01:10:22 - Steps to Address Media Challenges 01:17:49 - Assessing the Conduct of the Media Before and After Elections 01:22:08 - Predictions and Prognosis for the Media and Political Landscape 01:28:15 - The Crisis of Nationhood and State Capture Leave a comment Thank you for reading Offside Musings . This post is public so feel free to share it. Share Stay Connected: Don't miss a beat! Follow "The Offside Musings Podcast" on Substack for articles accompanying our episodes: offsidemusings.substack.com Listen to all episodes of "The Offside Musings Podcast" here and on your favorite podcast platforms. Social Media: YouTube: The Offside Musings Podcast Facebook: TheoffsideMusingsPodcast Instagram: @the_offside_musings Twitter: @MusingsOffside TikTok: @Theoffsidemusingspodcast