Nigeria’s Electricity Power Sector Reform: An Appraisal of Unresolved Issues
| Autor: | Samuel S. Idowu, Jide Ibietan, Ayo Olukotun |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Mains electricity Poverty Liberalization Economic policy business.industry media_common.quotation_subject 0211 other engineering and technologies Distribution (economics) 02 engineering and technology 010501 environmental sciences lcsh:HD9502-9502.5 01 natural sciences lcsh:Energy industries. Energy policy. Fuel trade National Grid General Energy Work (electrical) Debt 021108 energy Electricity business General Economics Econometrics and Finance lcsh:Environmental sciences 0105 earth and related environmental sciences media_common |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Vol 9, Iss 6, Pp 336-341 (2019) |
| ISSN: | 2146-4553 |
| Popis: | Nigeria electricity sector reform was perceived as essential due to its undesirable state, consequently, it was embraced by the populace with a high expectation that it would mark the end of epileptic electricity supply. However, the low level of generating capacity and sanctity of the privatization process alongside the poor quality of DISCOs post-privatisation power supply make one worrisome about the efficacy of the reform. This article, therefore, evaluate germane issues hampering the delivery of positive deliverable especially, that of stable power supply and smooth operation of the sector. The study explores secondary data sources and system theory as the underpinning framework. It found out that capital investment, technical losses, national grid system, enabling environment, high debt profile and politicization of the power sector, amongst others, are challenges besetting the actualization of the reform objectives. Hence, to overcome these problems, the work recommends a holistic liberalization of the sector, proactive regulatory agency, metering of customers and sound economic management to reduce the poverty levels of citizens amongst others. Keywords: Electricity, Nigeria, Reform.JEL Classifications: HDOI: https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.8232 |
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