According to a survey conducted in 2023, most respondents in all regions in Nigeria believed that their electricity bills are not proportional to their consumption. For the North West geo-political zone, ** percent of the respondents reported that their electricity bills are disproportionate with their consumption, while ** percent approved of their electricity bills.
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, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 13, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1403637/nigeria-amount-spent-on-electricity-consumption-commensurate-to-consumption-by-region/
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