Eche Nwachukwu Austine

Analysis of Energy Poverty and Economic Welfare Dynamics in Nigeria

Eche Nwachukwu Austine, Igboneme Joseph Nwachukwu & Namadina Hamza · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

Energy poverty in rural areas leads to heavy reliance on traditional fuels, causing health risks, environmental damage, and reduced productivity, especially affecting women and children. Improving electricity access enhances economic welfare, education, and poverty reduction, whi...