Communication and Media Codes Journal

A JOURNAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

ISSN: 3093-0693

APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MEDIA IN CURBING INSECURITY IN THE NIGER DELTA REGION

Blessing Onyinyechukwu, UMUNNAH,
Nkiru Odikpo

Abstract

This study investigates the application of Artificial intelligence and media to curb insecurity in Niger Delta, Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to: identify the commonly used media in curbing insecurity in the Niger Delta region; identify how Artificial Intelligence could be used in curbing insecurity in Niger Delta and examine the benefits of media and AI in curbing insecurity in Niger Delta. The study was hinged on the Development Media Theory. It adopted a survey research design with a total population of 30, 000,000 with Taro Yamane sample size determination formula to arrive at 400. The study employed a multi-stage sampling technique and used questionnaire as the instrument for data collection. The results of the study revealed that radio, television and social media are the commonly used media in curbing insecurity in the Niger Delta region; the extent artificial intelligence is used in curbing insecurity in Niger Delta is very high and the peace, arrest/prosecution of criminals and economic development are the benefits derived from the use of media and Artificial Intelligence in curbing insecurity in Niger Delta. The study recommends that; Newspapers, magazines and other forms of print media should be adopted to check insecurity in Niger Delta since they contain more detailed information and there should be orientations and re orientations about the benefits and role of media and AI in curbing insecurity. Keywords: Application, Artificial Intelligence, Media, Insecurity and Niger Delta.
Volume:
Vol. 2. January, 2025
Year of Publication:
2025

Editorial Team

Editor-in-Chief

Prof. Michael O. Ukonu

Deputy Editor-in-Chief

Dr Blessing Chinweobo-Onuoha

Associate Editors

Prof. L.I. Anorue

Prof. J. Wogu

Prof. G. Ezeah

Prof. C.C. Okpoko

Review

Dr Chidiebere Nwachukwu

Dr Ozioma Nwokedi

Dr Victor Nwogbo

Dr Belinda Anyakoha

Dr Uchenna Eze

Dr Ike Ugbor

Secretary

Dr Stephen Ogbodoh

Design Editor

Dr Ike Elike

Business Manager

Dr Martin Ezugwu

Editorial Consultants

Prof. Nnanyelugo Okoro, Department of Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State

Professor Sunny Udezeh, Department of Mass Communication, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State

Professor Ezekiel Asemah, Vice Chancellor’s Office, Glorious Vision University, Benin, Edo State

Professor Jude Terna Kur, Department of Information Science and Media Studies, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State

Prof. Rotimi Williams Olatunji, School of Communications, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State

Prof Walter Ihejirika  

Dr. Chukwujekwu Charles Onwuka Department of Sociology, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus. Email: cc.onwuka@coou.edu.ng
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