IMPACT OF N-POWER PROGRAMME ON THE INCOME OF RURAL YOUTHS IN ONDO STATE

• O.O. Odefadehan

  Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication Technology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria E mail: ooodefadehan

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• O.J. Makanjuola

  Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication Technology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria E mail: ooodefadehan

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This study was carried out to investigate the effect of N-power (N-agro) programme on the income of rural youths in Ondo state. A multistage and purposive sampling technique was used to select 128 respondents for the study, both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze results. The study revealed that the mean age was 30years which implies that majority of the respondents were youths, the mean household size was 4 persons, signifying a small sized household, the average number years of benefitting from the programme was 2 years. Teaching farmers about Record keeping of their production (x: 3.32), offering technical advice and assistance about agriculture to farmers (x: 3.31), Provision of information to farmers about new ideas through subject matter specialists (SMS)” (x: 3.17) were identified as the extension activities the respondents were highly involved. The Paired T-test result revealed that there is a significant difference between the income of participants before and after participation in the programme. It is therefore necessary that considering the significant influence on the income level of the participants, similar policies geared towards enhancing N-Agro Programmes should be made with the aim of increasing the people’s standard of living.

1. O.O. Odefadehan, Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication Technology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria E mail: ooodefadehan

   Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication Technology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria E mail: ooodefadehan

2. O.J. Makanjuola, Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication Technology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria E mail: ooodefadehan

   Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication Technology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria E mail: ooodefadehan

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