Communication and Good Governance. In Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria

      Аннотация: “Communication and Good Governance in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State” exams the context of communication in governance of Ishielu L.G.A. The objectives are to validate the impact of communication on governance through regular participatory meetings between leaders and followers in Ishielu L.G.A; to stimulate inclusive governance as a means to empower the citizens and enhance their confidence in the leadership of Ishielu L.G.A, and to examine how judicious and equitable use of revenue can lead to mutual understanding, cooperation and development in Ishielu L.G.A. Thus, this study made it possible to obtain acces to the ideologies of 3 categories of people in Ishielu on communication use for good governance.The study also finds out that citizens are not sufficiently reap the benefits of democracy. Another finding is that lack of development is threatening the unity of Ishielu. To address such threats, this study proposes that both leaders and followers have to be regularly informed on communication use for good governance, annual audit, establishment of a functional communication structure, given that an effective communication will stimulate, growth and development.

Ключевые слова: communication, Good Governance