POLICY AND SUBSIDY ADVOCACY FOR IMPROVED CAMPUS ELECTRIFICATION IN KADUNA POLYTECHNIC


Dr. Yahaya Kasimu Shaibu, Adamu Yusuf, Dr. Ogu Musa Akwe, Dr. Bashir Umar Farouq
Department of Social Sciences, Kaduna Polytechnic, Nigeria
Abstract
This study investigates policy and subsidy advocacy for improved campus electrification at Kaduna Polytechnic, focusing on the perspectives of administrators, policymakers, and energy experts. Using structured questionnaires, demographic characteristics and research questions were analyzed through frequency distribution tables, followed by interpretation and discussion. Findings reveal that policymakers are generally familiar with institutional energy challenges but face significant barriers, including limited budgets, bureaucratic delays, and ineffective renewable energy policies. Subsidy allocation is primarily influenced by policy priorities and budget constraints, while monitoring mechanisms rely heavily on reporting systems. Energy experts emphasize the poor state of infrastructure, high costs, and policy limitations as major barriers to renewable energy adoption. They recommend feasibility studies, funding support, and stakeholder involvement as critical steps toward sustainable energy management. Both groups highlight the importance of infrastructure development, increased subsidies, and collaboration with technical experts. The study concludes that effective advocacy must integrate policy reform, subsidy expansion, and capacity building to achieve reliable and sustainable campus electrification.
Keywords: Campus Electrification, Capacity Building, Energy Sustainability, Policy Advocacy, Subsidy Allocation
Journal Name :
EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)

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Published on : 2026-03-11

Vol : 12
Issue : 3
Month : March
Year : 2026
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