Extension Agents' Perspective on the Effect of Funders’ Mandate and Fund Access in Sustainable Development in Ogun State Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined extension agents’ viewpoints on how funders’ mandates and access to funds influence sustainable development in Ogun State. Simple random sampling was used to select 80 extension agents, and the data collected were analysed with frequency count, percentages and mean statistics. Findings revealed that eleven projects were funded, mainly by IITA (4) and the World Bank (3). The major challenges were too many instructions and requirements for accessing funds and a short project timeframe. Most (82.5%) of the respondents perceived that funders’ mandates and fund access impede sustainable development. It is concluded that the stridency of accessing funds and fund mandates could make agricultural projects fail. It is recommended that funders and funded organizations address these issues for the smooth implementation of sustainable agriculture and development.