Insurance experts, others harp on mental health awareness

Insurance experts and others players in the financial services sector have emphasised the importance of mental health in human capital development.

The made the assertion when they came in mass to support Funmi Babington-Ashaye Foundation Mental Health Walkathon held recently Lagos

The event aims to raise mental health awareness among residents and the broader community.

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Starting early in the morning, the Walkathon covered several key areas in Ikoyi, with participants donning colorful banners emblazoned with inspiring messages about mental health. The event featured various activities, including educational sessions on mental health, interactive exercises, and testimonials from individuals who have overcome mental health challenges.

Funmi Babington-Ashaye, the foundation’s founder, emphasized the importance of mental health in her address. “Mental health awareness is crucial for a healthy society. Through initiatives like this Walkathon, we hope to break the stigma associated with mental health issues and encourage people to seek the help they need,” she said.

The success of this event marks another significant milestone for the Funmi Babington-Ashaye Foundation in its mission to promote mental health awareness and support throughout Nigeria.

Modestus Anaesoronye

Modestus Anaesoronye is a leading Nigerian financial journalist with over two decades of experience reporting on the insurance and pension sectors across Nigeria and West Africa. He has held key editorial positions at major national media outlets, including The Comet, The Nation, and Financial Standard, and currently serves as a Senior Financial Analyst at BusinessDay Media Ltd. A widely travelled reporter, he has covered industry developments in more than 14 countries across Africa and Asia. Anaesoronye is a multiple award-winning journalist, honoured several times as Insurance Journalist of the Year and Pension Journalist of the Year by recognised industry bodies, including PensionScope and the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp), among others.