Assessment Of Shell Petroleum Development Company Extension Services In Etche Local Government Area Of Rivers State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study assessed Shell Petroleum Development Company Extension Services in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. Data were gathered form four categories of respondents drawn from the Company\'s staff and the communities. A total of 180 respondents participated in the study. means scores and Analysis of Variance were used for data analysis. The respondents ratings on each of the extension services of information, method, human relations and educational programme showed significant difference between eh company staff and he beneficiaries. However, ANOVA result showed no significant deference at 0.05 probability level. The study recommended programmes, and intensified efforts of SPDC in creating awareness to the host communities.


Journal of Agriculture and Social Research Vol. 4 (2) 2004: 19-24