With 16,000 annual deaths, Nigeria faces a suicide crisis demanding swift legislative action, says Sen. Ekpenyong.
Sen. Asuquo Ekpenyong calls for fast-tracking the Suicide Prevention Bill to decriminalize attempted suicide and improve mental health support. Speaking with advocates, he stresses the need for government focus on education and sensitisation. Experts warn delay costs lives, with young people most affected, and pledge campaigns ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept 10.
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