Harnessing Renewable Energy from Waste for Sustainable Rural Development in Niger State, Nigeria: Feasibility and Impact Assessment

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@article{1719707,
      author = {Jibril Wushishi Ahmed, Muhammad Afuwagi Usman, Yau Tanko, Alhassan Ibrahim Mohammed, Ndajiya Tsado Ibrahim},
      title = {Harnessing Renewable Energy from Waste for Sustainable Rural Development in Niger State, Nigeria: Feasibility and Impact Assessment},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2026},
      volume = {10},
      number = {1},
      pages = {1175-1183},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1719707.pdf},
      abstract = {This study investigated the potential for harnessing renewable energy from agricultural and organic waste in Mariga and Katcha Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Niger State, Nigeria, for sustainable rural development. Given the region's abundant biomass generated by agricultural practices, rural communities grapple with significant energy access challenges, compounded by environmental degradation and reliance on traditional energy sources. The research also delves into biogas production and gasification technologies as effective methods for converting waste into clean energy solutions. The study involved one hundred and five (105) farmers, community leaders, and traders currently residing in the communities as respondents. The study used a structured questionnaire to collect data from the respondents; the results revealed that agricultural residues are highly abundant in the study areas, with respondents agreeing that waste is readily available and often poorly managed. A noteworthy significant difference in feasibility between Mariga and Katcha was found, with Mariga showing higher potential. However, the study made some recommendations, which among others include that government agencies and relevant stakeholders should organize regular training programs for rural dwellers, especially farmers, on the operation and maintenance of waste-to-energy technologies, and that the government and financial institutions should provide subsidies, grants, and low-interest loans to support the adoption of renewable energy technologies.},
      keywords = {Renewable Energy, Waste Management, Sustainable Development, Biogas, Environmental Degradation, and Rural Energy Access.},
      month = {July},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719707}
  }