The study examined the Impact of “Benue this week”-A radio Benue programme on the rural development of katsina-Ala local government area, using the survey research method, The researcher discovered that the dwellers of katsina-Ala local government area are aware of the radio Benue programme “Benue this week” therefore it concluded that the programme “Benue this week” has created an impact to the dwellers. The study recommended that the government should fund the programme while the rural dwellers should be given more opportunities to participate in rural development programmes.

Table of Contents
Title Page i
Declaration ii
Certification iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Table of Contents vi
List of Tables viii
Abstract ix

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 2
1.3 Objectives of the Study 3
1.4 Research Questions 3
1.5 Scope of the Study 4
1.6 Significance of the Study 4
1.7 Operational Definition of Significant terms 5

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction 6
2.2 Review of Concepts 6
2.2.1 The Concept of Radio Broadcasting 6
2.2.2 The Concept of Rural Development 8
2.3 Overview of Communication Concepts 8
2.4 Review of Related Studies 10
2.5 Theoretical Frame Work 14
2.6 Summary 15

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction 16
3.2 Research Design 16
3.3 Population of the Study 16
3.4 Sampling Techniques/ Sample Size 17
3.5 Description of the Research Instrument 19
3.6 Validity of data Gathering Instrument 20
3.7 Method of data Collection 20
3.8 Method of Data Analysis 20

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction 21
4.2 Data Presentation and Analysis 21
4.3 Discussion of Findings 30

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Introduction 33
5.2 Summary of Findings 33
5.3 Conclusion 33
5.4 Recommendations 33
5.5 Suggestion for Further Studies 34
Reference 35
Appendix A 37
Appendix B 38