Centralized Electricity Grid and the Rural Economy of Nigeria

Electricity is necessary for economic development and no doubt, the best way to ensure adequate supply is through the grid. Nigeria operates a centralized grid system and little is known about how the centralized grid system impacts on the rural economy. This paper examines the impact of the central...

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Published in:IOP conference series. Earth and environmental science 2021-04, Vol.730 (1), p.12015
Main Authors: Uzoma, C, Atama, C, Okpara, K, Igwe, I, Nnaji, M, Adagba, C, Onyekaozuru, E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chi-square test
Data analysis
Economic development
Economics
Electric power grids
Electricity
Electricity distribution
Electrification
Impact analysis
Rural areas
Rural electrification
Statistical analysis
Statistical tests
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Summary:Electricity is necessary for economic development and no doubt, the best way to ensure adequate supply is through the grid. Nigeria operates a centralized grid system and little is known about how the centralized grid system impacts on the rural economy. This paper examines the impact of the centralized electricity grid on rural electrification and rural economy of Nigeria. Questionnaires were employed to generate data, from 894 respondents in three senatorial districts, in Imo State. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential (X2 -Chi square) statistics. Result shows that the electricity situation in rural areas is abysmal. Consequently, rural living standard is very low, due to lack of income opportunities. It is concluded that given Nigeria’s large geographical size, the centralized grid rural electrification is fundamentally inadequate. A decentralized electricity structure with emphasis on mini-grids and a priority on localized generation is recommended.
ISSN:1755-1307
1755-1315
DOI:10.1088/1755-1315/730/1/012015