Information and Communication Technology Facilities Access and Utilization in Delivering Extension Service amongst Agricultural Extension Workers in Gombe State
Abstract
This study examined the access and the use of ICT facilities by Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) in delivering extension services to farmers in Gombe state. A survey research design was used in this study. Systematic sampling technique was used to select 200 AEWs in the state to serve as respondents of the study. Structured Questionnaire was used as instrument of data collection. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of percentage, mean and standard deviation. The result in table I on the Access of ICTs facilities by the AEWs indicated that majority of the AEWs access the ICT facilities from different sources where they mostly get the facilities from Agricultural special projects like Sassakawa Global, Fadama Projects with 63.5%. These projects mostly supply the facilities to the AEWs in discharging their activities. They also access internet (56%) and Mobile phone (41%) through ADP. The major constraint militating against the use of ICT in Extension delivery by the AEWs are unstable power supply ((Ẍ- 3.61) and interrupted extension radio or television extension programmes (Ẍ- 3.54 ) The study therefore recommended among others that ICT facilities should be provided by the ministry for efficient extension service and special consideration should be given to the AEWs to conduct radio and television programmes to disseminate agricultural innovations to farmers.
How to Cite This Article
Usman A, Dr. U Abdulmumini, Mu’azu M, Manu I, Dr. AS GARBA (2024). Information and Communication Technology Facilities Access and Utilization in Delivering Extension Service amongst Agricultural Extension Workers in Gombe State . International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation (IJMRGE), 5(5), 629-632.