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ABSTRACT
The objective of this research is to analyze the effect of erratic Power supply on the performance of small and medium enterprises. This research is a cross sectional survey. Samples of 55 SMEs were selected using a non-probability sampling procedure in form of purposive sampling techniques. Criterion for the selection of the SMEs includes their location within the Sokoto metropolis as well as use of electricity in the business operation. Structured questionnaire was used to collect the data for the study. Multiple regression model (MRM) in form of ordinary least Square was employed. SPSS statistical package version 16 was used to analyze the data. The result of the finding reveals that 90.91% of the enterprises studied indicated that erratic power supply was the major constrained on their performance (productivity) with average of 180 hours of power outage per month lasting 6 hours per day causing the enterprises an average of N24, 000.00 monthly. Also, the study suggested that there is urgent need for the government to overhaul the power sector in Nigeria so as to place the country on the pedestal of economic and industrial development. Full Text
