The Kwara State Government has expressed commitment to supporting men’s mental health as part of efforts to promote balanced family well-being and social stability across the state.
Commissioner for Women Affairs, Chief (Mrs.) Opeyemi Oluwakemi Afolashade, made the pledge while receiving the Founder of Peace, Progress and Unity Global Initiative (PPUGI), Ambassador Dr. Prevail Farida Ahmed, and her team during a recent courtesy visit to the Ministry.
Chief Afolashade commended the organisation for its focus on men’s mental health—a topic she noted is often overlooked by many NGOs that concentrate solely on women and children. She emphasized that neglecting men’s mental health can indirectly lead to challenges for women and families.
“Most Non-Governmental Organisations usually pay attention to women. However, the mental health of men cannot be neglected, because when proper attention is not given, women will always have issues which will eventually affect the family and society at large,” she said.
She conveyed the appreciation and support of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to the initiative and assured the organisation of the Ministry’s willingness to collaborate on future programmes.
Amb. Dr. Ahmed, while speaking on the purpose of the visit, underscored the need to promote mental wellness among men, stating that mentally stable men are better positioned to support women and contribute positively to society.
She also lauded the Commissioner for her leadership and dedication to improving the welfare of women and children in the state, expressing hope for strategic partnership between PPUGI and the Kwara State Government on upcoming mental health campaigns.
