Lack of access to electricity is one of the major impediments to the growth and development of rural economies in developing countries like Nigeria. Energy in particular is critical in achieving virtually all the sustainable development goals; it can be used to support important development like access to education, improved health, communication and women empowerment. The research work is descriptive statistic and the data for the study were sourced from the primary source using a structural questionnaire. The sampling framework is in multiple stages. The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive statistics method of data using pie and bar charts. The study shows that availability of energy in rural areas generates employment in the rural inhabitant as well as improves the social well-being of the people living in the rural arrears. The result is in agreement with goal seven of the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030.
Keywords:Employment, Energy, Social Impact and Rural Areas