Assessment of Socio-Economic Effects of Epileptic Electricity Supply in Igabi Local Government of Kaduna State, Nigeria

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Nigeria enjoyed a relatively regular electricity supply in the 1970s and 1980s which keeps the textiles and other businesses and households in Kaduna state alive but now it is in a state of comatose with epileptic nature as its characteristics despite the privatization of the sub-sector. Therefore, the study investigates the socioeconomic effects of the power supply in Igabi Local Government Area between 2015 and 2020. The study used Structural Functionalism as its theoretical framework hence, 14 stakeholders were purposively selected comprising 4 Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company Staff, 4 househlods,4 small and medium scale business owners and 2 farmers were interviewed,440 questionnaires were distributed among the respondents but 400 were at the end analysed. The study found that power was erratic in the area during the period but people still patronize the electricity distributor, businesses folded up leading to the increase in the level of unemployment and insecurity such as banditry, kidnappings, armed robbery and political thuggery, hence the study recommended that more private distributors should be allowed to invest in the sub-sector, all customers should be metered, there is a need to invest in the infrastructure as most of them are in a dilapidated state, end insecurity among other recommendations.

Remuneration And Employees’ Performance in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria: A Content Analysis

Achegbulu Joseph Odoba , Muazu Muhammed Atede — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Nigerian local government system has faced growing challenges, with employee morale declining significantly, resulting in diminished enthusiasm for work. As a consequence, the impact of local governments is no longer noticeable due to poor performance. In light of these concerns, this research, titled "Remuneration and Employees’ Performance in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State," aims to assess examine the role of salary on employees’ performance in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, it seeks to examine the relationship between Fringe Benefits and employee’s performance in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State and it also seek to examine if remuneration improve employee’s productivity in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. The study is qualitative based. The research adopted Karl Marx's (1848) Class Theory of the State as its theoretical framework and employed a survey design utilizing structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using content analysis. The findings indicated that salary has significant effects on employees’ performance in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. In addition, the study also revealed that Fringe Benefits has also significant effects on employee’s performance in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. finally, the study highlighted that remuneration improve employee’s productivity in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. The study recommends that the government at the centre ensure the local government administrative and financial autonomy. The government should prioritize creativity and professionalism in the remuneration system to effectively meet its objectives. Furthermore, it suggests that government bodies should implement policies and establish regulations to ensure equitable and timely payment of wages and salaries across all sectors. Additionally, the state government should create transparent and fair reward distribution structures, free from favouritism and nepotism. Finally, the state government should ensure the prompt and fair provision of incentives and fringe benefits to motivate and enhance employee performance.

Journal of Public Administration, Policy and Governance Research

Assessment of Socio-Economic Effects of Epileptic Electricity Supply in Igabi Local Government of Kaduna State, Nigeria

Remuneration And Employees’ Performance in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria: A Content Analysis