Evaluating the Effectiveness of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFS) in Reducing Emissions in Nigeria
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This study examined the perceived effectiveness of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) in reducing aviation emissions and the barriers to their implementation in Nigeria. A quantitative survey research design was adopted, and data were collected from a sample of 200 respondents drawn from key aviation stakeholders. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and ANOVA to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed a high level of agreement that SAFs can significantly reduce carbon emissions, improve environmental quality, and contribute to Nigeria’s climate change mitigation goals. The grand mean score indicated strong consensus regarding the environmental benefits of SAF adoption. However, the study also identified significant perceived barriers to SAF implementation. High production costs, inadequate infrastructure, limited government policy support, financial constraints, and low stakeholder awareness were reported as major challenges. The hypothesis testing results confirmed that both the perceived effectiveness of SAFs and the barriers to implementation are statistically significant. The study concludes that while SAFs are widely recognized as environmentally beneficial, economic and structural constraints hinder their adoption in Nigeria. It recommends stronger policy support, infrastructure development, financial incentives, and increased stakeholder awareness to promote sustainable aviation development.
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