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Jan 10, 2024DOI:
10.4314/jae.v28i1.4Keywords:
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Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats to Extension Service Delivery in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Abstract
This study examined strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats within the extension
service delivery in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The total population (130) of extension agents was
used for the study. A structured questionnaire and focus group discussion schedule were used
to elicit information. Percentages, and mean were used to analyse the data collected. The
findings showed Insecurity, high farmer-to-extension agent ratio and inadequate training
facilities as challenging factors that affect extension service delivery. The study concluded that
extension service delivery was highly ineffective because of the low extension-farmer ratio
and low motivation among the agents. It is recommended that the government employ more
extension agents to reduce the possible imbalance in extension service delivery to farmers.
