JORAS - Nigerian Journal of Religion and Society

Available historical documents have clearly pointed out the role of the early Nigerian Media, which was championed by the missionaries, in not only propagating the gospel but also acting as agent for preparing the minds of the people towards emancipation. The early communication outfit of the Church, just like its educational system and programs, was aimed at civilizing. It is, therefore, not surprising that as early as the mid 19th century, throughout West Africa, the logos of the newspapers and other media practitioners, especially among the Missionaries, carried this enlightenment imprint. All these, in most cases, helped both in moral upliftment and political emancipation. However, the situation today seems to run contrary to the earlier position, as the available religious outfits seem to focus more on entertainment, with little or no meaningful contributions to the issue of good governance in the society. This paper, through qualitative analysis, is an attempt at a critical analysis of the role of the Catholic Social Communications in attaining good Governance in Nigeria.

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