Policy Renewal: A Mechanism for Forestalling Organizational Mishap in Rivers State Government Owned Media Houses

This study examined re-engineering policy renewal as a mechanism for forestalling organizational mishaps in Rivers State government-owned media houses. Anchored on contingency theory and organizational learning theory, the study adopted a census of 25 departmental heads across five state-owned media establishments. Data were analyzed using mean scores and percentages. Findings revealed irregular policy review practices, with bureaucratic delays and political interference identified as major challenges. The study concludes that the stability and effectiveness of Rivers State government-owned media houses depend on structured, timely, and participatory policy renewal systems. It recommends institutionalizing periodic and monitored policy review frameworks, simplifying approval processes to reduce bureaucratic and political constraints, and promoting clear communication, inclusiveness, staff development, accountability, and gradual digital transformation to enhance performance and minimize organizational mishaps