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THE IMPACT OF ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY ON EDUCATION AND HEALTH SECTORS IN NIGERIA’S RURAL COMMUNITIES
This study examines the impact of access to electricity on health and education measured by increased number of hours to study
and reduced indoor air pollution of rural communities in Nigeria. Primary data from twelve (12) rural communities that have benefited
from rural electrification since 1997 in Oyo State, southwest, Nigeria was collected. Key empirical findings revealed that children study
hour reduces with household access to grid electricity, it decreases by 8 percent. Expenditure on electricity significantly decreases children
study hour by 12 percent. Electrification decreases the rate at which indoor air pollution reduces by 1.1 percent. Household electricity
expenditure increases with reduction in indoor air pollution, it decreases the rate of air pollution by 1.6 percent. Better illumination due
from access to modern electricity reduces indoor pollution by 1.2 percent. To enhance the electrification benefits, the adoption of the minigrid option is inevitable, which requires government commitment for sustainability. The off-grid solution, which is usually renewable
solution, with strong supporting legislation is equally required for rural electrification strategy. The efficiency of the existing electricity
system entails the implementation of the gas master plan, which is crucial in paving way for increasing supply reliability, coverage, and
then higher social benefits