Gender inequality in the Nigerian power sector: the case of Nigerian electricity companies.

Onoshakpor, Raphael; Onoshakpor, Chioma

Abstract

A gender imbalance in the energy sector workforce is evident in most countries worldwide, yet women's participation in, and contributions to, the energy industry have been under researched and lacks characterization. As the energy sector transitions from a fossil-fuel system toward a more sustainable renewable system, new opportunities to embrace a more inclusive energy workforce are emerging. However, we are concerned that while within a developed context, the achievement of gender parity is seemingly possible, the situation in Nigeria appears not to be. This research assesses the role and contribution of women through a quantitative analysis of 31 employees of public and private Nigerian electricity companies, comprising both managers and regular employees. The findings reveal a gendered perception in how respondents perceive worklife balance and the recruitment process within the sector. This study will contribute to policy interventions within the sector.

Citation

ONOSHAKPOR, R. and ONOSHAKPOR, C. 2023. Gender inequality in the Nigerian power sector: the case of Nigerian electricity companies. American journal of engineering research [online], 12(10), pages 21-26. Available from: https://www.ajer.org/papers/Vol-12-issue-10/12102126.pdf

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Oct 18, 2023
• Online Publication Date: Oct 18, 2023
• Publication Date: Oct 31, 2023
• Deposit Date: Oct 19, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 10, 2023
• Journal: American journal of engineering research
• Print ISSN: 2320-0936
• Electronic ISSN: 2320-0847
• Publisher: AJER
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 12
• Issue: 10
• Pages: 21-26
• Keywords: Gender inequality; Nigerian electricity companies; Energy sector; Power sector
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2114129
• Publisher URL: https://www.ajer.org/papers/Vol-12-issue-10/12102126.pdf