Light Up Nigeria – Empowering Households

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Written by: Adebola Adeyemi

Have you ever imagined what it’s like to live in darkness, where every night is a battle between hope and despair?

In the small town of Ijebu Ode, there is a woman named Yetunde. Every night, she lights a kerosene lamp to guide her children through their studies. The fumes from the lamp fill their small home, making it hard to breathe, but it’s the only source of light they have. This is the reality for millions of Nigerians who cannot afford electricity bills. The lack of power affects every aspect of life—children’s education, parents’ ability to work, and the health of entire families.

Today, Yetunde still struggles to pay her electricity bills. The darkness that engulfs her home is a constant reminder of the hardships she faces. Without power, her children’s dreams of becoming doctors and engineers are dimmed. Yetunde’s story is just one of many. Across Nigeria, millions of families are trapped in a cycle of poverty, unable to afford the basic necessities of life.

Imagine a future where every home in Nigeria is lit, not just by electricity, but by the light of opportunity. A future where children can study at night, parents can work without worry, and families can live in comfort. This campaign aims to cover the electricity bills of 1 million households for a year. By backing this campaign, you are not just lighting up homes; you are lighting up futures.