TY  - JOUR
T1  - A Policy Analysis of Grid Rural Electrification in Nigeria since 1981
AU - C. Uzoma, Chigasa AU - S. Atama, Chiemezie AU - Igwe, Ijeoma AU - Amadi, Kingsley 
JO  - Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences
VL  - 17
IS  - 5
SP  - 248
EP  - 254
PY  - 2020
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1683-8831
DO  - pjssci.2020.248.254
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=pjssci.2020.248.254
KW  - Grid-based electricity
KW  -meaningful development
KW  -centralized grid system
KW  -Nigeria
KW  -Imo State
KW  -decentralized grid
AB  - Grid-based electricity is vital for ensuring
adequate electricity for meaningful development.
However, a centralized grid system tends to pose some
setbacks to rural electricity delivery, particularly in
developing countries. Analysis was on Nigeria’s rural
electrification policy, since, 1981, premised on its
centralized grid. Questionnaires were utilized for data
collection while data analysis was done through
descriptive and inferential statistic (Chi-square). Data
from 894 respondents out of a sample size of 1,056 that
was selected from Imo State; showed abysmal electricity
situation and lack of rural development; given that the
centralized grid has not effectively delivered electricity to
rural areas in the country. Therefore, a decentralized grid
based on localized GTD (Generation, Transmission and
Distribution) was recommended, to promote electricity
supply and development in rural areas.
ER  -