Where Truth Meets Purpose
The cost of inaction is staggering: diminished productivity, widening inequality, and preventable deaths that undermine our national independence.
Nigeria cannot achieve sustainable development goals or economic transformation without putting health at the center of its political agenda.
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) estimates that more than 15,000 doctors have left Nigeria in the last eight years.
This addiction is silently affecting youth productivity and mental wellness, raising concerns for parents, educators, health professionals, and policymakers.
Yet, as public health professionals, we recognise that youth mental health is a critical determinant of national development and social stability.
