The harmonised Mental Health Bill has been signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari (ret.).Information Guide Nigeria
The Lunacy Act of 1958 will be replaced by the Bill, which was harmonised by the Senate and House of Representatives in 2021.
Prof Taiwo Obindo, President of the Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria, who confirmed the signing, termed it as a huge relief to the country’s mental health care and practise.
Vanguard quoted him as saying, “A final culmination to over two decades of several efforts by the Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria now has an Act/Law on Mental Health governance and we are now part of the global space with best global practice.”
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A former president of the APN, Prof Taiwo Shielk also appreciated God for the signage of the Mental Health Bill has been signed into law by the President.
Thanking key players in the process, Shielk said, “Our profound gratitude to Senator Dr. Ibrahim Oloriegbe, Senator Ahmad Abubakar, Dr. Ibrahim Gambari, CBM International, Johnson & Johnson, and all our partners. After several attempts, by His Grace, we finally reached the milestone.”NYSC portal
The Lunacy Act of 1958, which practitioners regard as outmoded and harsh, will be rendered ineffective by the new law.JAMB Result
The National Mental Health Bill includes proposals such as the formation of a Department of Mental Health Services under the Federal Ministry of Health and the creation of a Mental Health Fund.
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