Assessment of digital switchover compliance in select television stations in delta state, Nigeria
Abstract:The study examined the extent of compliance of digital switchover in Nigerian Television Authority, Asaba
and Quest Television, Ughelli. It also examined the influence of managerial bureaucracy on effective digital
switchover. The study was anchored on the technology-determinism theory. The population consists of
combined population of 132 staff of Quest Television Ughelli and Nigerian Television Authority. The study
used census method to determine the sample size and all staff were studied. Major findings revealed that
both stations are currently on partial digital switchover and managerial bureaucracy affects the
implementation of digital switchover in both stations. Based on the findings of the study, it is
recommended that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) should review the current position on full
digital switchover and proffer a new workable timeline for its enforcement. Also, as alternative, stations
should utitlise the accessibility of social media platforms to engage in streaming and podcasting of news.