FUEL DISTRIBUTION IN NIGERIA: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS (A CASE STUDY OF NNPC ENUGU DEPOT)


FUEL DISTRIBUTION IN NIGERIA: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS (A CASE STUDY OF NNPC ENUGU DEPOT)

ABSTRACT

The research seek to study fuel distribution in Nigeria: Problems and solutions. A case study of NNTE Enugu Depot. The major objective of the study is to determine solutions to fuel distribution problems. The study is generally descriptive. The major findings of the study are as follows:

I.    Inadequate maintenance of pipelines  equipment and pumps lends to fuel shortages.

II.    Delivery of right quantity and quality of petroleum products to filling stations promoted effective supply of fuel. The conclusion drawn from this study is that, maintenance of pi0pelines equipment and pumps enhances fuel distribution.

Equally, delivery of right quantity and quality of petroleum products to filling stations promotes effective supply of fuel. Based on the findings, it was recommended that government should make sure that the pipelines equipment and pumps are maintained and serviced  regularly to avoid fuel shortages.

Finally, the independent oil marketers should always deliver the right quantity and quality of petroleum product to their filling stations to promotes affective supply of fuel.                      

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Abstract

Table of contents  

CHAPTER ONE

1.    Background of the study

2.    Statement of problem

3.    Objective of the study

4.    Research hypothesis

5.    Significance of the study

6.    Scope and limitations of the study

Reference    

CHAPTER TWO

Review of related literature

1.    History of Nigerian National  petroleum corporation (NNPC)

2.    Birth of NNPC

3.    Petroleum exploration and development in Nigeria

4.    The development of Nigeria’s oil industry

5.    Structural development of the NNPC

6.    NNPC oil sector, politics and technology

7.    History and nature of pipeline and product marketing company PPMC

8.    Oputa Panel of Enquiry (1975)

9.    Objective of pipeline interlink project

10.    Impact of the interlink on the products

11.    Distribution and marketing industry in Nigeria

12.    Government policy on 1994

Reference    

CHAPTER THREE

1.    Research methodology

2.    Source of data

3.    Population and sample size

4.    Instrument used for data collection

5.    Validity and reliability of data

6.    Data analysis technique

Reference     

CHAPTER FOUR

Presentation and analysis of data

1.    Introduction

2.    Presentation of data

3.    Hypothesis testing    

CHAPTER FIVE

Summary of findings, conclusion and recommendation   

1.    Summary of findings

2.    Conclusion

3.    Recommendation

4.    Bibliography

5.    Articles

6.    Appendix

CHAPTER ONE

1.       BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Initially, before the construction of refineries, petroleum used in Nigeria were imported by international oil marketers popularly known as big 8. They are total, Agip, Texaco, Unipetrol, African Petroleum (AP) National, Mobil and …petroleum. They import market petroleum product and also distribute them. But when refineries were built to produce local petroleum products  that will argument the imported ones, it later became necessary for government  to take over the importation of petroleum  products from oil marketers and thus the resultant setting up of pipeline and product marketing company (PPMC) and independent oil marketers in the early 80’s Nigerians who can afford to construct petrol stations were granted marketers licence by an agent of the federal government  (Dept. of petroleum resources) to join in the distribution of petroleum product in Nigeria under independent oil marketers status and ADONRI DAVID Vanguard control of national resources.

Today, the indigenous companies known as independent oil marketers are competing favourably with the big 8 in the distribution of petroleum products. That is because the operation of independent oil marketers cover across the linter lands of the Nigerian communities PPMC set by Nigerian government through the arm of NNPC  constructed depots and pipelines across the nation. Linking the depots and  refineries, depot to depot and refinery to refinery.

Talking about petroleum product distribution in Nigeria by PPMC, we have three major means by which these products are distributed. The first one is through the pipeline running to the refineries to depots and from depot to depots.

The second one is by tankers through the road and the last is through railways coaches.

1.2    STATEMENT OF PROBLEM

The researcher, seek to study fuel distribution in Nigeria problems and solutions.

Generally, there has been the problem of fuel scarcity up-till now. This is because of uneven distribution of fuel in the country. Since the country had been experiencing fuel shortages, it is important to identify the problems encountered in the distribution of fuel and also to determine the possible solution to fuel scarcity said Mbagron 10, 2001, which he titled economic of resources control.

1.3    OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The specific objectives of the study includes the following:

I.    To identify how fuel is distributed  by NNPC

II.    To determine the problems encountered in fuel distribution

III.    To determine the causes(s) of fuel distribution problem

IV.    To determine solutions to fuel distribution problems.

1.4    RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS

For the purpose of this study the following hypothesis have been formulated

Ho:    Inadequate maintenance of pipelines equipment and pumps do not lead  to fuel shortages.

HI:    Inadequate maintenance of pipelines equipment and pumps do not lead  to fuel shortages.

Ho:    Delivery of right quantity and quality of petroleum products to filling stations do not promote effective supply of fuel

HI:    Delivery of right quantity and quality of petroleum products to filling stations do not promote effective supply of fuel

1.5    SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SUTDY

The study of significance because it will serve as a source of vital information on fuel distribution. It will also serve as a reference for future research in the same field. It will also provide solution to fuel distribution problems.

1.6    SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY

The research is geared towards, fuel distribution in Nigeria. Problems and solution. A case study of NNPC  Enugu Depot.

The main constraints of the study is divided into three points.

1.    Time

2.    Attitude of the respondents

3.    Finance

Time:  Due to the limited time for the study the researcher could not travel to other places for more relevant information on the study.

Attitude of the respondents: The attitude of the respondents affected the research work because some of the respondents were unwilling to co-operate with the researcher because they felt that they have nothing to benefit from the study both financially and otherwise.

Finance: This is one of the most serious constraint the research encountered. A lot of money were required for the study to be carried out properly but however the researcher was handicapped financially.

REFERENCE

Campbell. Broos L.F. & PAYMENT P.B.W (1971) Exports and economic growth of developing countries, Syndica of the Cambridge university presently house, Eustin Road, London.

Otaiba, M.H (1975):    Opee and the petroleum  industry, John Welly and sons Ltd, New York

Adori, D.    Control of natural resources, (Vanguard January 31, 2001) P.29

Mbagwu, I    Economics of resources (Daily champion January 2001) P. 25  

.


TYPE IN YOUR TOPIC AND CLICK SEARCH.






RESEARCHWAP.COM

Researchwap.com is an online repository for free project topics and research materials, articles and custom writing of research works. We’re an online resource centre that provides a vast database for students to access numerous research project topics and materials. Researchwap.com guides and assist Postgraduate, Undergraduate and Final Year Students with well researched and quality project topics, topic ideas, research guides and project materials. We’re reliable and trustworthy, and we really understand what is called “time factor”, that is why we’ve simplified the process so that students can get their research projects ready on time. Our platform provides more educational services, such as hiring a writer, research analysis, and software for computer science research and we also seriously adhere to a timely delivery.

TESTIMONIES FROM OUR CLIENTS


Please feel free to carefully review some written and captured responses from our satisfied clients.

  • "Exceptionally outstanding. Highly recommend for all who wish to have effective and excellent project defence. Easily Accessable, Affordable, Effective and effective."

    Debby Henry George, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, USA.
  • "I saw this website on facebook page and I did not even bother since I was in a hurry to complete my project. But I am totally amazed that when I visited the website and saw the topic I was looking for and I decided to give a try and now I have received it within an hour after ordering the material. Am grateful guys!"

    Hilary Yusuf, United States International University Africa, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • "Researchwap.com is a website I recommend to all student and researchers within and outside the country. The web owners are doing great job and I appreciate them for that. Once again, thank you very much "researchwap.com" and God bless you and your business! ."

    Debby Henry George, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, USA.
  • "I love what you guys are doing, your material guided me well through my research. Thank you for helping me achieve academic success."

    Sampson, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
  • "researchwap.com is God-sent! I got good grades in my seminar and project with the help of your service, thank you soooooo much."

    Cynthia, Akwa Ibom State University .
  • "Great User Experience, Nice flows and Superb functionalities.The app is indeed a great tech innovation for greasing the wheels of final year, research and other pedagogical related project works. A trial would definitely convince you."

    Lamilare Valentine, Kwame Nkrumah University, Kumasi, Ghana.
  • "Sorry, it was in my spam folder all along, I should have looked it up properly first. Please keep up the good work, your team is quite commited. Am grateful...I will certainly refer my friends too."

    Elizabeth, Obafemi Awolowo University
  • "Am happy the defense went well, thanks to your articles. I may not be able to express how grateful I am for all your assistance, but on my honour, I owe you guys a good number of referrals. Thank you once again."

    Ali Olanrewaju, Lagos State University.
  • "My Dear Researchwap, initially I never believed one can actually do honest business transactions with Nigerians online until i stumbled into your website. You have broken a new legacy of record as far as am concerned. Keep up the good work!"

    Willie Ekereobong, University of Port Harcourt.
  • "WOW, SO IT'S TRUE??!! I can't believe I got this quality work for just 3k...I thought it was scam ooo. I wouldn't mind if it goes for over 5k, its worth it. Thank you!"

    Theressa, Igbinedion University.
  • "I did not see my project topic on your website so I decided to call your customer care number, the attention I got was epic! I got help from the beginning to the end of my project in just 3 days, they even taught me how to defend my project and I got a 'B' at the end. Thank you so much researchwap.com, infact, I owe my graduating well today to you guys...."

    Joseph, Abia state Polytechnic.
  • "My friend told me about ResearchWap website, I doubted her until I saw her receive her full project in less than 15 miniutes, I tried mine too and got it same, right now, am telling everyone in my school about researchwap.com, no one has to suffer any more writing their project. Thank you for making life easy for me and my fellow students... Keep up the good work"

    Christiana, Landmark University .
  • "I wish I knew you guys when I wrote my first degree project, it took so much time and effort then. Now, with just a click of a button, I got my complete project in less than 15 minutes. You guys are too amazing!."

    Musa, Federal University of Technology Minna
  • "I was scared at first when I saw your website but I decided to risk my last 3k and surprisingly I got my complete project in my email box instantly. This is so nice!!!."

    Ali Obafemi, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Niger State.
  • To contribute to our success story, send us a feedback or please kindly call 2348037664978.
    Then your comment and contact will be published here also with your consent.

    Thank you for choosing researchwap.com.