NGO takes CSR to Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital

Agency Reporter

A non-governmental organisation, Mental Care Team, founded by Media Consultant Tola Omosehin accompanied by Comedian Toyin Bayegun (Woli Arole), Media Influencer Pamilerin Adegoke and other members of the team paid a visit to the Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos.

In a statement, it explained that, “this social accountability act was initiated and implemented with the aim of creating awareness for the hospital while importantly providing assistance to some of the most vulnerable people in the society during this pandemic.

“In an effort to understand the essential needs of the patients in the Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, the Mental Care Team was introduced to the hospital’s board of directors and a brief history of how the institution (Yaba Left) originated was delivered by the Medical Director, Dr. Oluwayemi Ogun.”

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The Mental Care Team comprising Tola Omosehin, Pelumi Adekoya and Omotobora Samson said the purpose of the visitation was “to experience and understand the workings of the Mental Healthcare service and to create awareness to the general public about the availability of the vital services rendered by the hospital.”

The team also presented some essential items such as toiletries, beddings, clothing and female essentials to the hospital.

During the tour round the hospital, the team visited the Addiction service ward (Drug ward) which is a ward dedicated to Tola Omosehin’s friends who have engaged in recreational drugs/alcohol misuse. The addictions ward provides services such as detoxification and rehabilitation.

In his remarks, the Medical Director, Dr. Oluwayemi Ogun agreed to give the Mental Care team all the support required to help advance their goals.

The team also promised to pay regular visits to the mental health facilities and other mental health facilities in the country, creating content that signpost the entirety of mental health services in Nigeria and putting in right perspective the myth and public notions surrounding mental health care in Nigeria.