DETERMINANTS OF HOUSEHOLD FIREWOOD EXPENDITURE FOR COOKING IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS OF KANO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study investigates the determinants of household firewood expenditure for cooking in rural and urban zones of Kano State. The research used survey to gather data for this study, and questionnaires were administered to households in Tarauni, Makoda, and Karaye local government areas of Kano State, each of which represents a different senatorial zone. For the study, a multi-stage cluster sampling approach was applied. A regression analysis was employed to assess the various factors that affect firewood expenditure. The outcome of the analysis shows a positive relationship between location, firewood expenditure, age of the head of household, household size, and income. Household heads that live in rented houses and single detached houses spend less on firewood. More so, living in an apartment has a significant positive relationship with firewood expenditure. The interaction variable income and location show a negative relationship. Therefore, in line with the study's findings, it was recommended that a by-law be passed at the village level to ensure that all households using firewood use stoves. The state government should also create suitable circumstances for the populace, such as adequate electricity, resilient infrastructure, and credit facilities.