Effects of Poor Power Supply On SMEs Performance in Nigeria (A Case Study of Some Selected SMEs in Yobe State)

Abstract

This study is conducted to determine the Effect of poor power supply on SMEs performance in Yobe
State. The study examined power availability and alternative energy cost as the independent variables
and SMEs performance as the dependent variable with the aim of assessing and examining the effects
of the exogenous variables on the endogenous variable. A cross sectional survey using structured
questionnaire was conducted on 233 managers and owners of some selected SME in Yobe State,
Nigeria. The collected data was analysed with SPSS version 24 to examine and assess the statistical
significance of the relevant path via correlation and regression analysis. The findings disclosed a
negatively non-significant relationship between the exogenous and endogenous variables. The
findings of the study is anticipated of enlightening the operators of SMEs and government in
comprehending the negative effect of poor power supply and its utilization and serves as feedback to
SMEs operators ,the ministry of power and energy and the federal government at large. This study
recommends that Private entrepreneurs, dedicated government agencies and local communities should
start developing micro-hydropower stations and solar energy system; more so, the current
distributional system is weak and thus, vulnerable to rain, wind and vandals. A more wind resistant
burglar-proof distribution network should be installed and made operational. The study would be
useful to SMEs operator cum management, organizational policy and strategy makers, the
government and future researchers.