The Guild of Professional
Bloggers of Nigeria (GPBN) https://gpbnigeria.com/
in collaboration with ActionAid Nigeria
www.actionaid.org/nigeria ,
Lagos State
Mediation Centre , https://lagosstate.gov.ng/blog/2018/04/30/citizens-mediation-centre-relocates-to-alausa-secretariat/
an agency under the Lagos State
Ministry of Justice is embarking on a walk tagged #WAS (WALK AGAINST SUICIDE)
in an attempt to bring attention to the growing number of suicides across the country.
This was disclosed
by the President of the Association, Mr Chris Kehinde Nwandu (CKN) during a press conference held in Lagos during
the week
According to the
Association ,the prevailing socio-economic situation in Nigeria over the
years has brought some level of frustration to the people .This could be as a
result of the collapse of the communal
extended family structures which Nigerians have been noted for over the decades
as well as the dwindling economic situation in the country.
Instances of
abuses, poverty, relationships gone soar and academic frustration have also
been identified as some of the factors leading to suicides in recent times.
The Association is
of the opinion that religious leaders as well as those in government circles
have shied away from their responsibilities to the people in this regard.
Some of the victims
believed they had no other option than to terminate their lives.
The Guild of
Professional Bloggers of Nigeria (GPBN) advocates that immediate attention
should be drawn towards this increasing scourge.
The Objectives of
the Walk which holds on Tuesday 25th June 2019 in Lagos include
- Bring attention of Government to the rising cases of Suicides
- Create awareness that Suicide is not the best option to any problem.
- Give hopes to those in need
- Bring back the communal life for which Nigerians are not for.
- Create an avenue for counseling for those under severe depression
The convoy will march
from Ikeja Bus Stop and terminate at the Lagos State Ikeja –Lagos Secretariat starting
from 8am
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