Economics of Firewood Marketing and the Factors that Affect Energy use by Households in Abakaliki Metropolis, Ebonyi State

International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science

© 2017 by SSRG - IJAES Journal

Volume 4 Issue 6

Year of Publication : 2017

Authors : Nwalem, M. P., Onuigbo, I., Djomo, R. F., Ukpe, U. H., Dzever, D. D., Mffo, E. A., Obekpa, H. O

10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V4I6P110

How to Cite?

Nwalem, M. P., Onuigbo, I., Djomo, R. F., Ukpe, U. H., Dzever, D. D., Mffo, E. A., Obekpa, H. O, "Economics of Firewood Marketing and the Factors that Affect Energy use by Households in Abakaliki Metropolis, Ebonyi State," SSRG International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, vol. 4,  no. 6, pp. 50-53, 2017. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V4I6P110

Abstract:

This study analyzed the economics of firewood marketingand the factors that affect energy use by households in Abakaliki metropolis, Ebonyi State. Data were obtained from 120 respondents through systematic random sampling technique using questionnaire and interview schedule respectively. Both descriptive and inferential statistical tools were used in data analysis. The result of the analysis shows that profit of N36,000 was realized in fuel wood marketing. The result in the factors that affects use of fuel wood were identify to include; high Cost of Kerosene (20%),distance from the filling station(16%), low per capital income(14%),Kerosene scarcity(6.25%),family size(7.50%), technological advancement(9.75%),government policy(10.50), low level of education(9.00) and traditional consideration(6.25). Fuel wood marketing is an important economic activity in the study area. Therefore, all and sundry should assist in eliminating obstacles militating against its profitability.

Keywords:

 cost and returns,factors affecting fuelwood use.

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