The Board of Directors of Asido Foundation, a non-profit mental health organisation in Nigeria, has announced the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Creative Officer of Noah’s Ark Communications, Mr Lanre Adisa, as its mental health ambassador.
Speaking at the investiture, held at Gamaliel Onasode Hall, University of Ibadan, recently, the founder, Asido Foundation, Dr Jubril Abdulmalik, explained that the choice of Adisa as mental health ambassador is in recognition of his impactful work in the communications sector, commitment to excellence, innovation and his passion for social impact.
He described him as a significant influence that would significantly contribute to the collective efforts in addressing mental health challenges in Nigeria.
“Your acceptance to serve as Mental Health Ambassador would be a profound honour for the Asido Foundation. We believe you can inspire positive change and contribute to breaking down barriers surrounding mental health issues,” he stated.
Dr Abdulmalik explained that Adisa’s ambassadorial role would involve advocating for mental health awareness and de-stigmatisation, especially among the youth,” he said.
In his remarks, Noah’s Ark’s boss expressed profound appreciation to the board of the foundation for finding him worthy as an ambassador for mental health.
“I am very excited and humbled to take up this role, considering what people under this circumstance go through. I want to assure you that I would do everything within my capacity to protect the interest of persons or individuals battling with mental health issues,” he said.
