Based on a survey conducted in Nigeria in 2023, most respondents believed their electricity bills were disproportional with their consumption. Indeed, 69 percent of respondents reported that their electricity bills did not align with their consumption. On the other hand, 18 percent approved of their electricity bills, while the remaining 13 percent reported that they could not confirm if their bills were commensurate.
Opinions on whether spending on electricity commensurate with consumption in Nigeria 2023
interviews were conducted in 5 languages: Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Pidgin English, and English
Method of interview
Telephone interview
Supplementary notes
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "In your opinion, is the amount you spend on your electricity bill commensurate with your consumption?"
The source adds that the sample is randomly selected and consists of Nigerians who own a phone.
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NOIPolls. (June 23, 2023). Opinions on whether spending on electricity commensurate with consumption in Nigeria 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1403864/nigeria-amount-spent-on-electricity-consumption-commensurate-to-consumption/
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