Enhancing Households’ Food Security through Agricultural Extension Service Delivery in Kwara State, Nigeria

This qualitative study investigates how agricultural extension service delivery contributes to household food security in Kwara State, Nigeria. Data were gathered through, questionnaire, semi-structured interviews from 84 respondents from three senatorial districts in Kwara State. Thematic analysis yielded five Areas of interest (i) extension workforce capacity gaps, (ii) fragmented service delivery, (iii) limited ICT utilization, and (iv) weak linkages between extension advisories, inputs, and markets survey. Findings indicate that training initiatives provide opportunities for strengthening extension systems; however, boost agricultural productivity, sustained improvements require a pluralistic extension model, increased ICT integration, and stronger institutional coordination. Training recommendations are proposed to guide policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders in optimizing extension delivery for improved household food security in Kwara State. It is therefore recommended that a high premium should be given to the agricultural extension model to serve as a panacea for household food security.