Residents of Torit in Imotong State are preparing to celebrate World Radio Day on Monday under the theme: ‘Radio Is You’.
They say radio provides different views and voices for addressing challenges.
By listening to the radio, communities can respond and have their voices heard on issues affecting them.
The resident say radio stations transmit information on health, education and peace that can benefit families.
Santa Ayoo, a resident of Hai Ilangi, says the radio has transformed her life.
A resident of Ifonyak, Iduho Rose, says radio has been her best teacher on health and how to keep a baby healthy.
She says she is not only attracted to the radio by gospel songs, but also health programs raise her awareness on diseases like HIV.
Malesio Ohuro, 16, who used to listen to his father’s radio, says the radio informs him about the next coming school activities and the current affairs.
Itwari Josephine Felix, a resident of Hai Mairo, says the radio has been her companion to make her informed.
She believes that, through good presentation of more educative programs, there would be more chances for kids to have their voices heard.
World Radio Day is celebrated yearly on February 13 to promote access to information, freedom of expression and gender equality among communities.