PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION IN NIGERIA: A CRITICAL REVIEW

The theory and practice of agricultural extension in Nigerian context, is observed to be confronted with myriads of problems, constraints and inadequacies. Since  independence in 1960, successive governments have attempted to make one contribution or the other toward effecting positive change and progress but to no avail. Similarly, international organizations, agencies, corporate bodies, voluntary organizations, research institutes/centers and companies have exerted various efforts in ameliorating research and extension handicaps but with little results. In fact, the results have been less than anticipated by the people yearning so much for development and possible transformation/revolution in agriculture. This paper looks at the  problems and prospects of extension practice in Nigeria, and proffers some remedies for consideration.