Agricultural Economics & Extension

The Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension has the following philosophy, vision and mission.

Philosophy: Through Open and Distance Learning, the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension aims to create a quality learning environment, for teaching, research and development to meet the challenges of modern society.

Vision Statement: To provide functional, cost-effective and flexible agricultural learning required for efficient agricultural production, self-employment and sustainable development in various aspects of agriculture.

Mission Statement: The Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension is dedicated to training opportunities for sustainable bio-resources management and entrepreneurship in agricultural production; opportunity for vocational training and professional workshops for retooling/reskilling in different areas of agriculture; relevant supportive resources for teaching and research in agriculture and allied disciplines through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode of delivery; opportunity for specialization and advance study in major disciplines of agriculture; enhance agricultural production through community based-driven research objectives and themes.