Dehinde Harrison, the Chief Executive Officer and owner of Ebony Funeral Homes, has identified what he termed some of the causes of untimely deaths among Nigerians in recent times.
While speaking during the week with The Eagle Online in his Lagos Island office in Lagos State, Harrison lamented the high death rate of Nigerians at early ages.
Harrison, in his words, said: “Our life is threatened by several terminal diseases.
“We also endanger our health with extravagant lifestyle, owing to what we eat and drink, which are harmful to our body.”
This year alone, Harrison said he has buried close to 20 people, with the oldest among them being 60.
He added: Though I don’t know what is happening in the outer world on the level of death rate now, but the life expectancy here in Nigeria is between 28 and 60.
“I don’t think our generation will live beyond 70 before we answer God’s final call.
“At times, I wonder how people die on daily basis.
“Many die while sleeping, others slump as a result of stress.”
Harrison said further that in Nigeria many die as a result of depression.
Even families with rich history of longevity are now affected due to several causes.
Harrison concluded that death is inevitable but advised people be wary of what they take in and do on daily basis, adding: “People should avoid unnecessary stress, which leads to depression and should ensure to do medical check up regularly to avert sudden death.”
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