Prof. Abiodun Adebayo links EMR exposure to Nigeria’s alarmingly low life expectancy and calls for greater awareness and preventive measures.
In a recent presentation on wellness by QNET’s Amezcua brand, former Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University, Prof. Abiodun Adebayo, warned of growing health risks tied to constant exposure to electromagnetic radiation (EMR).
“Nigeria’s life expectancy stands at just 54 years,” he said. “Compared to countries like Japan and China, where life expectancy exceeds 80, we must ask: What are we doing wrong?”
Adebayo attributed part of the problem to urban lifestyles heavily dependent on digital devices, with little sunlight or natural interaction. Demonstrating with an electrosmog meter, he revealed dangerously high EMR levels from everyday gadgets like routers and smartphones.
“These devices are supposed to be placed far from where we sit or sleep. Yet we keep them right next to us, even under our pillows,” he lamented.
Citing WHO data, Adebayo highlighted potential links between EMF exposure and health issues such as fatigue, insomnia, and neurological effects. He recommended practical steps including distancing devices during sleep, daily sun exposure, and using EMF-shielding tools like Chi Pendants and eGuard X.
As 5G expands and screen time increases, Adebayo urged a balanced relationship with technology, warning, “The comforts of the digital age may be stealing from our longevity.”