The wasteful attitude of an average Nigerian was detailed. The remote cause of the Nigerian mind-set of wastefulness was articulated. In this paper, the author used the Auchi Polytechnic Community as a case study. Investigation carried out into the quantity of energy wasted both in the distribution system and in the manner of consumption showed a value of 24,440kWh every month, amounting to the sum of ₦483,670 and about 19% financial loss on a monthly basis. Apart from the recommendation of a general change of consumption attitude and power system upgrading in various areas, it was equally recommended that an automatic or manually operated capacitor bank of not less than 750kVAr rating be installed at the injection substation so that the power factor situation on campus could be corrected to not less than 0.895 p.u.

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