Mathew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, has raised alarm over the growing mental crisis in Nigeria, linking it to the widespread violence and insecurity plaguing the country.
Speaking at the commissioning of major infrastructure projects at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kware, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the cleric said the pervasive violence and inadequate access to healthcare services are taking a significant toll on the psychological well-being of Nigerians.
“We appreciate the federal government’s efforts, but much more still needs to be done,” Bishop Kukah said.
“We are all vulnerable to mental health challenges due to the violence around us and the limited access to medical care. Our women and children should not be dying because healthcare is out of reach.”
