Political Environment and the Use of Energy Resources in Nigeria

This study examines the dynamic relationship between political environment and use of energy resources in Nigeria covering period from 1978-2017 using autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) bounds testing approach. The results reveal that democracy has a significant long run short positive influence on consumption Nigeria. However, effect decreases significantly with an increase level oil dependence run. this general support view high democratic structures wealth influences effects making public goods available developing net oil-exporting economies. Economic diversification may therefore require formulating policies will enhance access to clean sources economy.