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Analysis of factors influencing the use of e-extension tools among extension workers in Gombe State, Nigeria
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2024.513 | Article Number: 06971B6D5 | Vol.10 (4) - August 2025
Received Date: 26 December 2024 | Accepted Date: 31 January 2025 | Published Date: 30 August 2025
Authors: Muhammad, I. I.* and Usman, I. S.
Keywords: Usage, E-extension, extension workers
The study was conducted to analyze the factors influencing the use of e-extension tools among the extension workers in Gombe State, Nigeria. The entire 117 Government extension workers in the state were sampled for the study. The data obtained were analyzed using mean, percentages and frequency and Logit regression model. The results revealed that the mean age of the respondents was 43 years and the mean working experience of 18.43 years. All respondents had formal education, with only 4.30% attaining up to M.Sc. level. The mean monthly income was N58,102.56. The entire model was significant, with an R-square of 0.4892, a chi-square value of 20.21, and a p-value of 0.0025. Age (-0.391) and government policy (3.302) had statistically significant effects on the outcome variable at a 95% confidence level. Unstable power supply and inadequate e-tool facilities were reported by all the respondents, poor internet connectivity by 94.02%, and government policy by 90.60%. The study concludes that age and government policy were the major factors influencing the use of e-tools by the respondents. The study recommends that the Government should provide alternative energy sources such as solar power or battery backups are to be provided to ensure consistent access to e-extension tools in the e-center, upgrading e-facilities in rural areas and service providers to reduce data costs to affordable rates.
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