The aim of this study was to analyze the Influence of African Independent Television as a Watchdog against Child Abuse and labour with a particular focus to Child Trafficking. The study made use of survey research method. Subjects were drawn from Gariki using the purposive sampling technique. The study answered four research questions. From the research findings, it was observed that the programmes aired on AIT helped in discouraging the practice of Child Abuse and Labour. The study recommended that the government should embark on public enlightenment programmes to educate the public on the social dangers of child abuse and labour, as well as child trafficking.

TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page i
Dedication ii
Certification iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Table of Content vi
List of Tables ix
Abstract ix

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study 1
1.2 Statement of the problem 3
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 terms 4

CHAPTER TWO: LITERAURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction 6
2.2 Review of concepts 6
2.2.1 The concept of child abuse 6
 
2.2.2 The concept of child labour 9
2.2.3 The concept of child trafficking 13
2.2.4 The concept of mass media 15
2.2.5 Review of related studies 16
2.4 Theoretical framework 18
2.5 Summary 18

CHAPTER THREE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
3.1 Introduction 19
3.2 Research Design 19
3.3 Population of the Study 19
3.4 Sampling Technique/ Sampling 19
3.5 Description of the Research Instrument 20
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 33

CHAPTER FIVE; SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Introduction 37
 5.2 Summary of Findings 37
5.3 Conclusion 37
5.4 Recommendations 38
5.5 Suggestion for Further Studies 38
References 39
Appendix i 41
Appendix ii 42