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FG begins process to decriminalise attempted suicide
Politics2026 World Suicide Prevention Day commemoration
The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated the process to decriminalize attempted suicide following approval from the Federal Executive Council.
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, announced this during the 2026 World Suicide Prevention Day commemoration in Abuja.
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- The Federal Executive Council approved the position of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on the matter
- The decision aims to address suicide prevention
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- Decriminalization of attempted suicide in Nigeria
Why It Matters
To address suicide prevention and reduce stigma around mental health
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