International Journal of Engineering Research

I. A. Ikem ¹, M. I. Ibeh ², Oku E. Nyong ¹, Stephen A. Takim ¹, D. Osim-Asu

Affiliations
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, NG
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering,Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, NG

Abstract

The state of electricity supply in Nigeria is apologetic and almost defying solution. This pathetic situation is directly affecting the manufacturing section of our economy. The social services and the residential sectors are not left out of this erratic power supply. The inadequate generation and transmission of electricity to its citizens in the country have in no doubt contributed to the wastage of a lot of agricultural produce which otherwise would have contributed to our gross domestic product (GDP) and services. This paper attempts to suggest a way forward for the Federal government, to meaningfully invest in alternative sources of energy by reviewing the power sector and the renewable energy potentials in her domains. Identified problems for the poor performance of the national power supply should be used a bench mark to under study the situation to avoid repeated mistakes.

Keywords

Pathetic Situation, Erratic Power Supply, Alternative Sources of Energy.

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