Among other things, Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, claims that the deteriorating economic condition under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership is aggravating mental health issues.
Former Anambra State governor Obi said this in his message as Nigeria joined the world on Thursday to celebrate World Mental Health Day.
In a tweet on his X handle, the LP presidential candidate in the 2023 general election said mental health remained one of the key health concerns not given the appropriate attention it needs in Nigeria.
He bemoaned that suicide cases in the country, spurred by worry and depression, had been on the rise.
“In Nigeria, mental health remains one of the critical health issues not given the due attention it deserves.
“The worsening economic situation resulting from hunger, poverty, and income inequalities in the country, coupled with other socio-political issues affecting the nation, have continued to fuel a growing menace of mental health cases.
“The National Institute of Health reports that about 40 to 60 million Nigerians suffer various forms of mental ailment,” Obi stated.
