Olaitan, Tunde Rafiu T.R.Shuaib, Suleiman BatureOwojaiye, O.B.Olatilewa, M.O.Babatunde, O.2023-04-032023-04-032020-03https://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/20.500.12484/8975This study assessed the perceived benefits of social media usage among agricultural extension workers in Kwara State, Nigeria. Structured questionnaire was used to obtain data from 120 field extension workers of Kwara Agricultural Development Project (KWADP) which were selected through multistage random sampling procedure. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentages, mean and mean ranking were used to analysis the data. Findings revealed that the majority (77.5%) of the respondents were male with a mean age of 35.05 years. Majorities (82.5%) were married and 43.3% were BSc holders, having a mean of 7.13 years of work experience. Facebook (90.8%), WhatsApp (86.7%) and 2go (55.8) were prominently used, while Twitter (46.7%), GooglePlus (44.2%), Blackberry Messenger (40%) and Wikis (15.05%) were least used by the respondents. The perceived benefits of social media included wide spread of agricultural information, source of current agricultural information, quick dissemination of agricultural information, increased social interaction, easier access and usage of agricultural information, reduction in travel time to ADP zonal headquarters, opportunity for feedback, reduction in paperwork, personal entertainment, cost-effective, professional networking and gaining profiles within the public space. It was recommended, among others, that agricultural extension workers should be encouraged to open multiple social media accounts to enhance their works and enjoy other numerous benefits of different social media platforms.enSocial media, KWADP, perceived benefits, extension workers, Kwara StateArticle