INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY IN TECHNICAL COLLEGE WORKSHOPS IN DELTA STATE OF NIGERIA: PROBLEMS AND STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVEMENT

Abstract

Electricity which is the flow of current through wires of a conductor in the circuit is of vital
importance to man and the country. The use of electricity in the technical colleges cannot be
overemphasized. This work focuses on inadequate supply of electricity in Technical College
workshops, some important terms used in electricity transmission, types of workshops, uses of
electricity, problems associated with the use of electricity, such as illegal connection, lack of
finance, lack of competent manpower, vandalization of electricity components or accessories,
lack of security. This study came up so that these lapses can be corrected, so that there will be
maximum utilization of electricity in the technical college workshops. Strategies for
improvement were recommended based on the findings which include government should send
enough allocations to schools for the running and management of technical colleges;
government should pay the electricity bills of technical colleges in the Delta State and schools
without electricity should be electrified, practical teachers should supervise their students
during electrical installation classes and ensure that all wiring are properly tested before
approval and so on.