The study assessed the level of role perception and job satisfaction among extension workers of
Nasarawa Agricultural Development Programme (NADP). Data for the study were collected through
structured questionnaire administered on 60 extension workers. The findings of the study indicated
that the extension workers considered their role as important (mean = 3.68). Knowing the technology
(mean = 4.06) and communication of the technology to the farmers (mean = 4.00) were perceived as
the most important role of the extension workers. The extension workers were also satisfied with their
job (mean =4.16). The major job related factors contributing to the level of satisfaction were
fulfillment as extension workers, involvement in special extension activities, length of stay in current
station and government funding. There was a significant relationship between job satisfaction and
payment of allowances, rate of promotion, regular training and level of education of extension
workers. The study recommends that regular promotion and training of extension workers should be
maintained and funding of the extension service should be improved upon.