Fayose Links Nigeria's High Birth Rate to Lack of Electricity

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose suggested that the lack of electricity in Nigeria contributes to a higher birth rate, as people have more time for procreation after 7 PM due to darkness.

8 Aug, 14:04 — 8 Aug, 17:32

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Nigeria faces significant challenges with electricity access and rapid population growth, both of which are critical development issues. Fayose's comments, while potentially controversial, bring attention to these intertwined problems and the social implications of infrastructure deficits.

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Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose made a statement regarding electricity shortages and population growth
Fayose suggested that lack of electricity leads to early bedtimes
Fayose linked early bedtimes to increased procreation and population growth

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Fayose stated that giving Nigerians electricity would lead to less time for procreation.

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Fayose linked the lack of electricity in rural communities to early bedtime.

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Fayose described the increased population growth as a result of early bedtimes due to lack of electricity.

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punch-ngMostly Factual25d ago

Darkness after 7pm making Nigerians have more children — Fayose

Former Governor Fayose suggests lack of rural electrification leads to early bedtimes and increased population. Learn how electricity access can transform Read More: https://punchng.com/darkness-after-7pm-making-nigerians-have-more-children-fayose/

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vanguard-ngMixed25d ago

Fayose: Give Nigerians electricity, they’ll have less time for procreation

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has linked the lack of electricity in rural communities to early bedtime and what he described as increased population growth. The post Fayose: Give Nigerians electricity, they’ll have less time for procreation appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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First report: punch-ng · 8 Aug, 14:04|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h

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Darkness after 7pm making Nigerians have more children — Fayose

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vanguard-ng8 Aug, 17:32Latest update

Fayose Links Nigeria's High Birth Rate to Lack of Electricity

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Darkness after 7pm making Nigerians have more children — Fayose

Fayose: Give Nigerians electricity, they’ll have less time for procreation

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Darkness after 7pm making Nigerians have more children — Fayose

Fayose: Give Nigerians electricity, they’ll have less time for procreation

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