Power sector development reforms in Nigeria: the roots to the challenges.

Abdullahi, D.; Suresh, S.; Renukappa, S.; Oloke, D.

Abstract

Nigerian socioeconomic development has been threatening persistently with severe power shortage and they are currently experiencing growth in demand for electricity. Various factors are responsible for the challenging situations such as oil pipeline vandalizations, stealing of high-tension cables and economic sabotage. Although several reforms, policies and regulations have been applied to address the insufficient electricity supply for over 120 years in Nigeria, yet the problem of inadequate electricity supply is even getting worst. The complexity of possible inference of the data for the inadequate electricity supply is not well understood. The research examined the various electricity reforms, policies and regulations adopted since 1896 till date to determine the status of the power supply and demand, and the key factors responsible for it. The research adopted a literature-based from peered review methodology to analyse electricity reforms adopted. The result from the peered review indicated that poor maintenance culture, corruptions, inadequate funding, insecurity and lack of turnaround in energy mix are the key challenges facing the power industry, making it incapable to generate, transmit and distribute adequate and efficient electric power in the country. The finding also showed that Government lack understanding of the economic benefits of the power sector, thus leading to lack of comprehensive review of their reforms and polices. The paper also suggested that tapping from other sources of energy such as renewable energy, i.e. solar with sounds polices and best practices is essential to supplement the existing source of energy while improving other key challenges identified.

Citation

ABDULLAHI, D., SURESH, S., RENUKAPPA, S. and OLOKE, D. 2017. Power sector development reforms in Nigeria: the roots to the challenges. In Laryea, S. and Ibem, E. (eds.) Proceedings of the WABER (West Africa built environment research) conference: knowledge, interaction, people and leadership, 16-18 August 2017, Accra, Ghana. Johannesburg: WABER [online], pages 1111-1122. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/f6897nsn

• Conference Name: 2017 WABER (West Africa built environment research) conference: knowledge, interaction, people and leadership
• Conference Location: Accra, Ghana
• Start Date: Aug 16, 2017
• End Date: Aug 18, 2017
• Acceptance Date: Feb 15, 2017
• Online Publication Date: Aug 18, 2017
• Publication Date: Aug 31, 2017
• Deposit Date: Mar 21, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 21, 2023
• Publisher: West Africa built environment research (WABER)
• Pages: 1111-1122
• Book Title: Proceedings of the WABER (West Africa built environment research) conference: knowledge, interaction, people and leadership
• ISBN: 9780620769136
• Keywords: Nigerian electricity; Power sector reform; Electricity supply; Privatisation
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1919707
• Publisher URL: https://waberconference.com/conference-proceedings/