Gender Disparity in Job Motivation among Agricultural Extension Agents in the Cross River Agricultural Development Project (CR-ADP)

This study examined the gender differences in job motivation among agricultural extension agents in the Cross River State Agricultural Development Project, (CR-ADP). The objectives were to identify and compare key motivators among male and female extension agents in the Cross River Agricultural Development Project (CR-ADP). A total of 70 extension agents (35 male and 35 female) participated in the study, with data collected through a structured questionnaire using a 3-point Likert type scale. Descriptive statistics, particularly the mean, were used to analyze the responses, categorizing the motivational factors into highly significant, moderately significant, and less significant levels. The results revealed that both male and female agents were strongly motivated by financial incentives, personal growth, and job satisfaction. However, male agents placed more importance on career advancement and political relevance, while female agents emphasized community impact and job fulfillment. The study highlights gender differences in motivations and recommended that extension organizations should develop gender-sensitive motivation strategies that address the unique needs of male and female extension agents.