On February 9, 2024, the Africa Mental Health and Wellness Conference held in Abuja, Nigeria signified a new dimension in the subject of Mental Health Awareness on the Continent. The Conference organised by the Women Impact Summit featured insightful discussions, workshops, and deliberations on strategies for promoting mental health in Africa.
The Africa Mental Health and Wellness Conference was created to address the challenges associated with mental health in Nigeria. The event featured insight and discussions from industry leaders and senior professionals on improving mental health awareness through various contemporary strategies.
A major highlight of the conference was recognising and celebrating outstanding leaders’ contributions and support towards mental health awareness in Africa. These distinguished leaders were honoured for their commitment and dedication towards mental health advocacy over the years and were conferred with the prestigious titles of African Mental Health Ambassadors.
The Managing Director of News Central Media Limited, Mr Kayode Akintemi, was awarded a Certificate of Honour and named as African Mental Health Ambassador at the event. The award was presented to Mr Kayode Akintemi by the Federal Commissioner representing Enugu, the Honourable Ginika Tor on behalf of the organisation. During the presentation, she highlighted the efforts and advocacy of the media mogul in mental health awareness and well-being in the continent.
The event also featured presentations, strategy sessions and panel discussions on pertinent issues in mental health awareness. In his remarks, Mr Kayode 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, Dr David James Egwu and Dr Utchay Odims appreciated the work of the News Central CEO in creating awareness towards mental health and urged the general public to invest in mental health and well-being in Africa. The certificate of honour shows the outstanding efforts of the selected leaders across sectors and their commitment to promoting a positive impact in several communities across Nigeria.
Below is a list of honourees at the Africa Mental Health and Wellness Conference 2024:
● Mr Kayode Akintemi; MD/CEO of News Central Media Limited.
● Morenike Grace Henry; Director of Corporate Affairs at Nigerian Legion.
● Dr. Aishatu Abubakar Baju; Assistant Inspector General of Police.
● Hon. Ginikar Tor; Federal Commissioner representing Enugu
● Nikky Ufondu; MD/CEO of Jemini Luxury Homes.