Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Approach to the Challenges of Electricity Power Generation in Nigeria

Anowor Oluchukwu F.* and Ogbe Emmanuel E.
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Anowor Oluchukwu F.*: Department of Economics, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, Nigeria
Ogbe Emmanuel E.: Department of Economics, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria

Sumerianz Journal of Economics and Finance, 2019, vol. 2, issue 3, 26-36

Abstract: Electricity has risen to be the dominant source of power in the global sphere, hence has become so important in social and economic development of nations. This study seeks to identify the challenges plaguing the electricity power industry in Nigeria, which has made it difficult for electricity power supply to meet its demand. The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was used to analyze responses gathered from interviews and mails sent out to the respondents in the course of this study. The Chi-square analysis was also used to test the significance of the sample size on the entire population size. The findings include: lack of maintenance, continuous use of obsolete equipment, biased process of staff recruitment, insufficient staff training, and shortage of qualified manpower, lack of staff welfare, absence of equipment upgrade, vandalism and community disturbances. This study therefore recommends that it is imperative for the economy to be restructured and diversified to have a higher energy mix rather than relying on few sources to ensure efficiency in generation and distribution.

Keywords: Electricity; Power generation; Power distribution; Chi-square; AHP; Deadweight loss theory (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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