In Nigeria, the rate of suicide has increased drastically in the past few years. Cases of failed and successful suicide attempts proliferate and have become bothersome. In the last two years, no fewer than 80 cases of suicide were reported in Nigeria.
Speaking further on the issue, Elegbeleye stressed that the inadequacies of the Nigerian government contributed to the increasing rate of depression. He stated that Nigeria is governed by people who are insensitive to the abysmal developmental indices of the country.
“Leaders amass for themselves wealth at the expense of their citizens. In any polity where equity is not taken seriously, there will be infractions everywhere, including depression and the like. The government should serve by not being autocratic. If we are in a democratic society, then the rule of law must be superimposed upon everything we do. If the leadership is sensitive to the plight of its citizens and other issues, then things will get better.
Furthermore, she noted that the psychiatrist-patient ratio in Nigeria is off the mark, thereby widening the mental health treatment gap. She recommended for organisations as well as individuals to contribute to tailing down the rate of suicide by recognising the warning signs and lending a listening ear to people with suicidal thoughts.
“There should be inclusion of mental health first aid training in our educational curriculum and policies that ensures all corporate organisations have employees’ assistance programme within the work environment should be implemented.”
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