The Women Impact Summit has named the Managing Director of News Central Media Limited, Mr Kayode Akintemi as Africa Mental Health Ambassador, for his dedication and advocacy towards addressing mental health issues across the continent.
According to a statement, the appointment is an acknowledgement of his significant contributions to raising awareness and promoting initiatives aimed at improving mental health care accessibility and support systems in Africa.
Akintemi’s appointment was announced at the just concluded Africa Mental Health and Wellness Conference 2024 was organised by the Women Impact Summit in Abuja.
The group stated that the conference was aimed at addressing the challenges associated with mental health in Nigeria.
In his remarks, Akintemi appreciated the leadership of the Africa Mental Health and Wellness Conference for the award and emphasised the need for collective efforts towards promoting mental health in Africa.
He also espoused actionable strategies for advocating and raising awareness for mental well-being and guaranteed his continuous commitment and support to the same.
The co-founders of the Africa Mental Health and Wellness Conference, Dr James Egwu, and Dr Utchay Odims, appreciated the work of Akintemi in creating awareness towards mental health and urged the public to invest in mental health and well-being in Africa.
According to the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria, more than 60 million Nigerians are suffering from mental illnesses.
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