Background of the Study
Social media has become a critical tool for development communication, offering unparalleled reach and interactivity in promoting social change and development initiatives. In Keffi Local Government Area (LGA), Nasarawa State, the increasing adoption of platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram provides opportunities to address issues like education, healthcare, and economic empowerment. Social media campaigns are particularly effective in engaging younger audiences, fostering community participation, and disseminating development-oriented messages at scale (Ahmed & Musa, 2024; Yusuf et al., 2025). Studies indicate that well-structured social media campaigns that incorporate storytelling, visual content, and user engagement significantly enhance message retention and behavioral change (Bello & Adebayo, 2023). This study explores how social media campaigns serve as tools for development communication in Keffi LGA, focusing on their design, implementation, and impact on local development.
1.2 Statement of the Problem
Despite the potential of social media to foster development, its usage in Keffi LGA for development communication remains limited and underutilized. Many campaigns fail to achieve their desired impact due to poor design, lack of cultural relevance, or insufficient engagement with target audiences (Okonkwo et al., 2024). Additionally, challenges such as digital illiteracy and limited internet access hinder the effectiveness of social media campaigns in driving behavioral change (Ahmed et al., 2025). This study investigates the effectiveness of social media campaigns as tools for development communication, addressing these gaps and identifying strategies for enhancing their impact in Keffi LGA.
1.3 Objectives of the Study
To examine the role of social media campaigns in promoting development communication in Keffi LGA.
To identify effective strategies for designing and implementing social media campaigns in Keffi LGA.
To evaluate the impact of social media campaigns on local development initiatives in Keffi LGA.
1.4 Research Questions
What role do social media campaigns play in promoting development communication in Keffi LGA?
What strategies are most effective for designing and implementing social media campaigns in Keffi LGA?
What is the impact of social media campaigns on local development initiatives in Keffi LGA?
1.5 Research Hypotheses
Social media campaigns significantly promote development communication in Keffi LGA.
Certain strategies are more effective for designing and implementing social media campaigns in Keffi LGA.
Social media campaigns positively impact local development initiatives in Keffi LGA.
1.6 Significance of the Study
This study highlights the transformative potential of social media campaigns in development communication, offering insights for policymakers, development organizations, and communication professionals. By exploring strategies for effective campaign design and implementation, the research contributes to the growing discourse on leveraging digital tools for social change. It also aligns with global efforts to harness technology for sustainable development, particularly in underserved communities.
1.7 Scope and Limitations of the Study
The study is limited to Keffi Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, focusing on the use of social media campaigns as tools for development communication.
1.8 Operational Definition of Terms
Social Media Campaigns: Coordinated efforts on social media platforms to promote development-oriented messages and drive social change.
Development Communication: Strategic communication aimed at promoting social and economic development.
Keffi Local Government Area: A region in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, with diverse socio-economic and development challenges.
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