CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF FREQUENT POWER GRID FAILURES IN NIGERIA

This study examines the causes and consequences of frequent power grid failures in Nigeria. Several causes were responsible for the frequent power grid failure in Nigeria such as infrastructure decay, poor maintenance, poor funding and vandalism which had consequently affect the economic and social lives of the country. The aim of this study was examine the causes and consequences of frequent power grid failures in Nigeria. The study adopted cross-sectional survey research design. The population of this study comprised of managers of Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company covering Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross Rivers, and Rivers States. There were thirty six (36) managers. The Simple Regression Statistical tool was adopted with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 23). Our findings suggest that infrastructure decay, inadequate maintenance, and vandalism are significant causes of power grid failures, resulting in economic losses and social instability. The study concludes that the causes of frequent power grid failure in Nigeria have significant consequences on the economy, daily life of the people and businesses at large. We recommend that the government invest in infrastructure upgrade, implement effective maintenance strategies, and enhance security measures to prevent vandalism.