ABSTRACT
The study focused on the
determinants of effectiveness of extension agents in the Ebonyi State Extension
Service. A total of 75 extension agents and 150 contact farmers were used as
respondents in the study. Validated questionnaires and interview schedules were
used in collecting data from the respondents. Results showed that males (72%)
dominated the Ebonyi State Extension Service. The mean
age for the extension agents was 38years and the mean annual income was N275,
800. About 53.33% of the respondents were married. The average year of
experience in extension was 14 years, while 80% of the Extension Agents had
BSc/HND qualifications. The aggregate mean index of the performance effectiveness
of Extension Agents calculated from the seven indicators/criteria gave 48.8
percent (2.44 out of maximum of 5 points). Results of the regression analysis
carried out to establish the relationships between the socio-economic
characteristics of Extension Agents and their functional effectiveness showed that the independent variables
(socio-economic characters) studied accounted for a co-efficient of multiple
determination (R2) of 58.5% (0.585). Also, results of the regression
analysis carried out to establish the relationship and influence of
characteristic features of Ebonyi State Extension Service and the functional
effectiveness of extension agents showed that the independent variables studied
accounted for a co-efficient of multiple determination (R2) of 41.0%
(0.410).
The first regression analysis showed that there
are significant relationships between the functional effectiveness of extension
agents in Ebonyi State and their personal and socio-economic characteristics,
while the second regression analysis showed that there are significant relationships between
the extension agency-related factors and functional effectiveness of extension
agents in Ebonyi State. It was recommended that the
effectiveness of extension agents can be enhanced by Ebonyi State Extension
Service with the assistance of the state government and any other donor or aid
agencies, approving and organising systematic induction courses and in-service
training for extension agents to enable them properly perceive their roles and
functions.
Chinedum, I (2018). ANALYSIS OF DETERMINANTS OF EFFECTIVENESS OF EXTENSION AGENTS IN THE EBONYI STATE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE. Afribary.com: Retrieved January 21, 2021, from https://afribary.com/works/analysis-of-determinants-of-effectiveness-of-extension-agents-in-the-ebonyi-state-agricultural-extension-service
Igwe, Chinedum. "ANALYSIS OF DETERMINANTS OF EFFECTIVENESS OF EXTENSION AGENTS IN THE EBONYI STATE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE" Afribary.com. Afribary.com, 13 Apr. 2018, https://afribary.com/works/analysis-of-determinants-of-effectiveness-of-extension-agents-in-the-ebonyi-state-agricultural-extension-service . Accessed 21 Jan. 2021.
Igwe, Chinedum. "ANALYSIS OF DETERMINANTS OF EFFECTIVENESS OF EXTENSION AGENTS IN THE EBONYI STATE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE". Afribary.com, Afribary.com, 13 Apr. 2018. Web. 21 Jan. 2021. < https://afribary.com/works/analysis-of-determinants-of-effectiveness-of-extension-agents-in-the-ebonyi-state-agricultural-extension-service >.
Igwe, Chinedum. "ANALYSIS OF DETERMINANTS OF EFFECTIVENESS OF EXTENSION AGENTS IN THE EBONYI STATE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE" Afribary.com (2018). Accessed January 21, 2021. https://afribary.com/works/analysis-of-determinants-of-effectiveness-of-extension-agents-in-the-ebonyi-state-agricultural-extension-service