This study investigated the influence of motivation on employees job performance in the organization special focus in the Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku. Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-uku were brought to the fore with specific objective of the study well spelt out. The hypotheses were postulated and the Maslow Theory of Needs was used to explicate the works. Data were obtained from both primary and secondary sources. From the primary sources, the survey method, that is the use of questionnaire were designed and adopted. Data obtained from this method were analyzed with the aid of Simple Percentage and Chi-square. Thereafter, the five researchable hypotheses were tested and accepted while the null hypotheses were rejected. The implication is that the there were relationship between the dependent and independent variables. Generally, paper brought to focus that low motivation has contributed to low performance and drastic productivity. Based on the findings, the study thus concluded that motivation has a significant relationship with performance in Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku. The study recommended among others that since job appreciation is significantly related to job performance of Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku staff, Management of Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku provides avenues for staff motivation