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Procurement Practices and Sustainability in the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), South-East

Rex Okoro, J.C Osuagwu,, Chris-Ejiogu, U.G

Abstract

Nigeria’s electricity sector continues to face major challenges due to aging infrastructure, which increases operational costs and reduces overall efficiency. This study aimed to assess how procurement practices influence sustainability within the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission , South-East, with a specific focus on the effect of green technology on environmentally friendly products. Using a quantitative correlational design, 148 surveys were distributed to staff across Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, and Imo states, of which 133 were completed and used for analysis. Pearson correlation and descriptive statistics were employed to test the hypotheses. The results revealed a very strong and statistically significant positive correlation between green technology and eco-friendly products (r = .994, n = 132, p < .01), indicating that advancements in green technology account for a large proportion of changes in environmental product outcomes. Based on these findings, the study recommends that NERC strengthen procurement policies by prioritizing vendors who provide certified green technologies and environmentally sustainable materials.

Keywords

Procurement PracticesGreen TechnologysustainabilityEcofriendly ProductInstitutional theory.

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