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IMPLICATIONS OF INADEQUATE ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION, TRANSMISSION, AND DISTRIBUTION IN NIGERIA: ECONOMIC, PSYCHO-SOCIAL, HEALTH, SECURITY, AND EDUCATIONAL CONSEQUENCES

Jacob Oram , Department of Educational Psychology, Kogi State College of Education, P.M.B. 1033, Ankpa, Kogi State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study delves into the far-reaching implications of inadequate electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution in Nigeria. The nation's persistent energy challenges have multifaceted consequences across various dimensions of society. The research examines the economic ramifications, psycho-social impacts, effects on public health, implications for national security, and the consequences for education. By elucidating the interconnectedness of these consequences, the study underscores the urgent need for comprehensive energy reform to address the socio-economic well-being of Nigeria's populace.

Keywords

Inadequate electrical power, power generation, transmission and distribution

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Jacob Oram. (2023). IMPLICATIONS OF INADEQUATE ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION, TRANSMISSION, AND DISTRIBUTION IN NIGERIA: ECONOMIC, PSYCHO-SOCIAL, HEALTH, SECURITY, AND EDUCATIONAL CONSEQUENCES. American Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 3(12), 01–05. https://doi.org/10.37547/ajast/Volume03Issue12-01