Electricity supply by Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) and the socio-economic development of Cross River State Southern Senatorial District, Nigeria
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Availability, Electricity Supply, Southern Senatorial District, Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company, Socio-economic developmenAbstract
Electricity plays essential role in the development of any nation. This has compelled government to get involved directly or indirectly in the supply of electricity to its people. and ultimately better the socio-economic development of Nigeria. However, the situation on ground negates the purpose for which the PHED was established. This study examined the extent to which availability of electricity supplied by PHED to consumers in the Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State affect socio-economic development of the people. The study used survey research design to draw cross sectional data from a target population of 1,923,700 people. Based on the Taro Yamane formula, adequate sample size of 400 with attrition rate of 20% was determined. The questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed among others that availability of electricity in the study areas is still skeletal to meet up the desired objectives of establishing PHED. The study recommend that aggressive efforts should be made by PHED to ensure availability of electricity by people in the Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State. Such access should be followed by reduction in the billing tariff to ensure affordability of electricity that will promote socio economic development.Downloads
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