Urban household cooking energy choice: an example of Bauchi metropolis, Nigeria

摘要: The use of traditional energy sources such as wood, animal dung and agricultural residue by households has been in practice since time immemorial. This however identified a cause environmental problems excessive deforestation the premature death about 4.3 million people yearly; it caused 396,000 Sub-Saharan Africa, where Nigeria is located, 2002. It was also responsible for 2.7 % global burden disease that year. reasons fuel choice are different locations. paper presents results study factors affecting cooking Bauchi metropolis, North-east Nigeria. aim to provide site-specific information will aid formulation an effective policy which result safer sustainable behaviour among nation. therefore determined consumption pattern household whether follows ladder model influence choice. Two-step random sampling used along with semi-structured questionnaire collect data. Descriptive statistics, T test regression analysis were analyse data through help Microsoft excel™ SPSS. show biomass still being heavily while LPG improved. Electricity solar only secondary energy. characterized multiple use, conforming more stacking hypothesis than hypothesis. Change size, dwelling ownership status, change season, income, level education, location, availability affordability found concludes heavy metropolis not environmentally healthy requires serious attention. major recommendation policies encouraging efficient friendly should be formulated implemented.