Analysis of the Electricity Consumption in the South - East Geopolitical Region of Nigeria

Abstract

The continuous electricity supply problems in Nigeria has been extensively linked  to the inability of energy and urban planners to accurately forecast the effect of the various socio-economic and physical factors that influence the electricity consumption rate across the various geopolitical regions of the country. This study therefore is aimed at analysing the electricity consumption pattern in the south- east geopolitical region of the country as well as determines the influence of the socio-economic and physical features of the various states in this geopolitical region on electricity consumption. Data for the study was collected through secondary sources and covered a time frame of 21 years. Twelve socio-economic and physical determinants were identified and used in the study. This study revealed that electricity consumption in the region is not affected by sectoral consumption usage (residential, commercial and residential) in the region, Again, it was revealed in the study that the region has States of high and low electricity consumption rate. Another revelation was that the consumption rate in the region is significantly related to the socio-economic and physical features of the region. The resultant specification model for determining the influence of the socio-economic and physical features on electricity consumption pattern in the region was also formulated. Adoption of the comprehensive model of this study for predicting   electricity consumption in the region was recommended to policy planners.

Keywords: electricity, analysis, consumption