The study analyzed the factors influencing the level of work motivation among extension agents in Kano. A multistage sampling technique was used to select extension agents and primary data were collected using structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (ordered logit regression). Findings revealed that male extension agents dominated the majority (82.35%) of extension service, 85.29% were married and 48.90% had OND as their highest educational qualification. The extension workforce was young and active with an average age of 39 years and a majority (54.41%) of the extension agents fall between the ages of 25-38 years. The study further revealed that the majority (76.10%) of the extension agents are within a moderate level of work motivation. The overall mean score of the level of work motivation was 3.88 on a scale of 1 to 5. Among the socio-economic factors influencing extension agents’ work motivation, age, and household size was found to be positively significant at 5% level of significance (P > 0.05). While gender and level of education were significant at 10% level of significance (P > 0.10). Work experience and distance from residence to work location were also significant at 10% level of significance (P > 0.10) but negative. Regarding organizational factors, job security, work condition, and interpersonal relationship were all significant at 1% level of significance (P > 0.000), while responsibility was significant but negative at 10% level of significance (P > 0.1). On the work-related factors, recognition and work itself were significant at 1% level of significance (P > 0.000). Then advancement is significant at 5% level of significance, while achievement and work location were significant at 10% level of significance (P > 0.1). The study recommended that factors influencing extension agents’ level of work motivation should be monitored on a regular and continuous basis, and any changes in those factors should be acted upon.

Keywords: Extension Agents, Work motivation, Effective Extension Services