EFFECT OF PRIVATIZATION AND THE PERFORMANCE OF AEFDC IN NASARAWA WEST SENATORIAL DISTRICT

This study examined the relationship between privatization and performance of AEDC with references to Nasarawa west senatorial district. The study adopted a survey design. Out of three hundred and forty-two copies of questionnaire administered, two hundred and forty-three (243) were collected and analyzed. Pairwise, a hypothesized relationship was tested using pairwise correlation that allows test of relationships between variables. The findings revealed that privatization has positive significant relationship with performance of power sector in Nasarawa West Senatorial District. Specifically, the study revealed that privatization has positive significant relationship with quality of electricity and electricity supply infrastructure in Nasarawa West Senatorial District. The study further concluded that privatization of power sector moves in the same direction with quality of electricity and electricity supply infrastructure. Based on the findings and conclusion, the study recommends that AEDC management should be working round the clock to improve on the quality of their services to ensure constant electrAdullahi icity supply in Nasarawa West Senatorial district which will in turn reduce the cost of doing business that will subsequently, lower prices of goods and services for the benefit of both Organization and customers, if it desires to improve their performance. And also Licenses and a level playing field should be open by Federal Government so others; independent power producers and other genuine investors in the power business can have access to the Nigerian power market for more competitive environment.