Knowledge and perception of extension agents on information and communication technologies (ICTs) use in extension service delivery in Ondo State, Nigeria

Type Journal Article - African Journal of Agricultural Research
Title Knowledge and perception of extension agents on information and communication technologies (ICTs) use in extension service delivery in Ondo State, Nigeria
Author(s)
Volume 8
Issue 48
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2013
Page numbers 6226-6233
URL http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/AJAR/article-full-text-pdf/50984DE42208
Abstract
This study determined the knowledge and perception of Extension Agents (EAs) on information and
communication technologies (ICTs) use in extension service delivery in the two Agricultural zones of
Ondo State. Fifty EAs were randomly selected from each zone. Validated questionnaire was used for
data collection and appropriate statistical tools were used to analyze the data collected. The results
showed that half (50.0%) of the EAs were highly aware of the various ICT while 50.0% had high
knowledge on ICT use. Furthermore, majority (72.0%) of the EAs had indifferent perception towards
ICT use. The results also showed that there were significant association between EAs awareness on
ICT and EAs membership of professional association (X2
=53.341: df=1: p=0.05) and highest
educational level (X2
=99.96: df=4: p=0.05). Furthermore, significant relationship existed between EAs
knowledge on ICT use (r=0.656: p=0.01), their perception towards ICT use (r=0.301: p=0.01) and their
awareness on ICT. The results of this study show that programmes designed to improve EAs use of
relevant ICTs should address their education and professional association participation.

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