Comparative Effects of Power Outages as Infrastructure on Productivity of Food Industries in Nigeria

International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science

© 2019 by SSRG - IJAES Journal

Volume 6 Issue 4

Year of Publication : 2019

Authors : Deborah Tosin Fajobi ,Damilola ToluseAjibesin

10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V6I4P118

How to Cite?

Deborah Tosin Fajobi ,Damilola ToluseAjibesin, "Comparative Effects of Power Outages as Infrastructure on Productivity of Food Industries in Nigeria," SSRG International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, vol. 6,  no. 4, pp. 128-132, 2019. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V6I4P118

Abstract:

The primary objective of this study is to examine the impact of power disruptions on firm productivity in thesubsectors of Food industries (bakery and soft-drinks) in Nigeria. Using Cobb Douglas models, results show that power outage variables have a positive effect on productivity. The significance of power outage variables suggests that there is a need for the Nigerian government to come up with ways of improving energy generation and supply, as well as proper maintenance of electricity infrastructure in the country. Deliberate efforts by the government to improve power infrastructure will result in the country’s being able to increase electricity production threefold.

Keywords:

Power outages; Productivity; Nigerian food industries

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