⚠️ Reasons Why Your Generator May Be Gradually Impairing Your Health

In Nigeria, the sound of a generator is the soundtrack of survival.

But what if that same machine — the one keeping your fan on and your freezer cold — is also silently stealing your health?

This isn’t a scare tactic. It’s a wake-up call for all.

The Toxic Fumes You're Breathing

Most generators run on petrol or diesel. Every time you switch yours on, it releases toxic gases like:

Carbon monoxide (CO) – a silent killer. You can't see it, smell it, or taste it.

Nitrogen oxides (NOx) – harmful to your lungs, especially children and the elderly.

Particulate matter – tiny particles that get into your bloodstream, linked to cancer and heart disease.

Just 30 minutes of exposure daily is enough to increase long-term health risks.

And yet — millions do it every day.

What It’s Doing to Your Body

Let’s break it down:

Headaches and dizziness after long exposure? That’s not “normal fatigue.” It’s likely carbon monoxide poisoning. I have experienced this myself.

Persistent coughs and sore throats? Your lungs are crying out in disguise.

Feeling tired all the time? Generators reduce oxygen in the air you breathe.

According to the World Health Organisation, household air pollution kills over 4 million people yearly. In many Nigerian homes, generators are the #1 source.

What About Children and Elders?

Kids breathe faster than adults, taking in more toxins.

Their bodies are still developing, meaning more damage with less exposure.

Elderly parents with asthma or high blood pressure?

A generator could be putting them at risk every time it's used indoors or near windows.

You may be solving one problem (power), but silently creating another (health disaster).

Real Stories, Real Warnings

In 2021, a family of five in Lagos was found unconscious. Their generator was inside the house. Only two survived.

And that’s just one story. Thousands more are undocumented, ignored, or misdiagnosed as “typhoid” or “malaria.”

But deep down, we know the truth.

💡 There’s Another Way: Clean Power

We built ePower for this exact reason.

No fuel

No smoke

No noise

No deadly fumes

Just reliable, quiet, solar-based power systems designed for Nigerian realities.

Even better? You can charge it during the day and power your devices all night — without gambling with your life.

You see, it’s Not Just About Light. It’s About Life.

If you're still relying on a generator for daily power, ask yourself:

“Is it worth risking my family’s health just to charge a phone?”

Because if the answer is no, it’s time to make the switch.

ePower Nigeria is not just a product.

It’s a movement — to breathe better, live longer, and power smarter.

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