- ‘No Electricity, Everybody Is Engaging Their Wives’ – Fayose
- He said darkness limits nightlife and recreation in rural communities.
- Fayose called for improved electricity access to promote rural development.
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has linked the lack of electricity in rural communities to population growth and early bedtime among residents.
Fayose made the remarks on Friday in Abuja during an interview with ARISE Television shortly after his inauguration as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency board.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party chieftain said the absence of electricity had limited nightlife and recreational activities in rural communities, leaving residents with few options for entertainment at night.
According to Fayose, residents often return home early because darkness sets in after 7pm, which he said contributes to increased time spent by couples at home.
He argued that providing electricity to rural communities would encourage residents to remain outside their homes for longer, promote nightlife and create alternative recreational activities.
He said, “Why you don’t address this issue of electricity? The people at that level have no alternative attraction. Nothing else matters to them. After 7 o’clock, it gets dark there.
“Everybody is engaging their wives. And the population simply becomes double. The simple problem is because there is lack of electricity.”
Fayose further said the absence of electricity influenced the daily routines and recreational choices of people living in rural areas.
“People go to bed early. Their mind is simply prepared that, well, if this is the only available recreation, let me remain here.
“But when we address this electricity, there will be nightlife. There will be recreation outside your wife.”
Fayose’s comments came as he assumed his new role on the REA board, which is responsible for supporting efforts to improve electricity access in rural and underserved communities.
