This study beyond opinionated conjectures, empirically studied the influence of radio campaign in curbing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the selected community. The harmful effects of female genital mutilation to women are worldwide recognized while it is practiced by people of all socio economic background; there are differences within countries and between communities. The aim of this study is to examine the influence of radio in curbing female genital mutilation using girls and women in Ikeji-Arakeji town in Oriade local Government. Survey method of gathering data was used for this study by distributing questionnaire to elicit responses from the respondents. The sample size was 200. This study observed that the mass media are expected to play effective roles through effective campaign in all the channels of the media but mostly on the radio so as to get to the rural areas as it is the most portable and affordable means of communication. The study recommends that the Federal ministry of information and Orientation and non-governmental organizations should embark on campaign to persuade parents to stop the act, the media should also design programmes that will focus on the dangers of Female Genital Mutilation.
Vol. 2, No 1, pp. 66-77.