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flag Nigerian senator pushes bill to decriminalize suicide, improve mental health services.

flag Nigerian Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong supports a bill to decriminalize suicide attempts and improve mental health services in Nigeria. flag The Suicide Prevention Bill, still under consideration in the National Assembly, aims to remove criminal penalties for suicide attempts and establish a framework for prevention and support. flag The World Health Organization reports about 16,000 annual suicide deaths in Nigeria, mostly among young people. flag Ekpenyong pledges to advocate for the bill during its second reading, emphasizing evidence-based support.

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