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Statistical Analysis On Consumption Of Kerosine
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1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
It
will be an understatement to assert that energy problem in Nigeria had
over the past few decades grown from bad to worse. The crises, like
cancerous cells had rapidly spread in magnitude of unimaginable
dimension to all sectors of the economy. The desirability of clean
energy is justified because it minimizes the release of air pollutants,
which also constitute some externalities to households with adverse
welfare consequences.
The unavailability of cleaner energy like
electricity, gas and kerosene has make urban and rural dwellers resort
to the use of alternative and available source of household energy –
firewood which has left and will always leave behind a great adverse
effects such deforestation, environmental pollution, and other health
problems.
The use of kerosene as source of household energy for
cooking, lighting and warming has met a great obstacles as a result of
its unavailable and high cost of purchase, therefore this research work
makes attempt at analysis the level of consumption of this all important
commodity in Nasarawa local government as the next available source of
clean household energy to the use of firewood and charcoals.
1.3 AIM AND OBJECTIVES
This
research work is aimed at analyzing the rate / level of consumption of
kerosene as source of household energy in Nasarawa Local government of
Nasarawa state.
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This research is of
great significant to the rural / urban dwellers, government of Nigeria
and other relevant stakeholders as it enlighten them on the uses,
advantages, disadvantages, cost, availability and the level of
consumption of kerosene in Nigeria and Nasarawa Local Government in
particular.
Researchers and students who are or may be interested in
further research in the level of consumption of kerosene as one of the
major source of household energy will find this research of great
significant as it forms the base for further research and improvement.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Kerosene has been an important household fuel since the mid-19th century. In developed countries its use has greatly declined because of electrification. However, in developing countries, kerosene use for cooking and lighting remains widespread. This research work is focused statistical analysis on the consumption of kerosene (a case study of Nasarawa Local Government Area). The research work is divided into five chapters with chapter covering introduction, historical background, statement of pr ... Continue reading---
