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Inioluwa Ogunleye
1 month ago
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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to decriminalising attempted suicide in Nigeria, setting December 2025 as the target date for the reform.
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, disclosed this on Wednesday at a press briefing in Abuja to mark the 2025 World Suicide Prevention Day, themed “Changing the Narrative on Suicide: Creating Hope Through Action.”
Globally, September 10 is observed to raise awareness on suicide and strengthen efforts to prevent avoidable deaths.
The World Health Organization estimates that more than 720,000 people die from suicide annually, making it the third leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds.
