Information and Communication Technologies: The preparedness of Field-Level extension workers in Kano State Abdulwahab F.S.1, Iliyasu F.B.2, Bala A3 1Department of Computer Sciences, Audu Bako College of Agriculture Dambatta 2Department of Pest Management, Audu Bako College of Agriculture Dambatta 3Department of Forestry, Audu Bako College of Agriculture Dambatta Online published on 11 July, 2018. Abstract This paper investigates the preparedness of field level extension workers in Nigeria for the application of ICTs with particular reference to the internet. Analysis of the data obtained indicate that the majority (78.3%) of the extension workers do not have e-mail addresses, while an almost equal proportion (69.4%) are illiterate in computer usage. Only about 58.1% of extension workers have cell phones with few possessing cell phones linked to the internet. From the findings of this study, it can be concluded that the extension personnel in Nigeria are currently ill-equipped in the application of ICTs even in their rudimentary forms. To enhance familiarity with, and the application of ICTs, the study recommends, among others, the intensive training of and, increased access to personal computers by all cadres of extension staff. This way, the full benefits of ICTs can be harnessed. Top Keywords ICT, Internet, Extension Workers, e-mail and cell phones. Top |