M. I. IMAKPOKPOMWAN

The supply of electricity is essential for supporting academic operations in universities, especially in a time when technology and digital education are indispensable to learning. This research investigates how electricity disruptions affect academic operations at the University of Benin, concentrating on students, faculty, and administrative personnel. Data were gathered through structured questionnaires. The results indicate that frequent power failures significantly disrupt lecture delivery, research efforts, access to online educational resources, and administrative activities. Students find it difficult to complete assignments and study efficiently, while instructors and researchers encounter difficulties in preparing course materials and conducting virtual learning. The research also underscores the coping strategies employed by stakeholders, such as dependence on generators, inverters, and alternative study options off-campus. Even with these adjustments, electricity interruptions continue to pose a significant challenge to academic productivity. The research suggests improving power infrastructure, investing in alternative energy resources, and strategic policies to reduce the adverse effects of electricity disconnections on academic activities.