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To mark the 2019 world mental health day,the Student Union Government UniJos chapter in conjunction with Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH)  Suicide Prevention and Response Unit staged a walk with the theme tagged "TOWARDS SUICIDE PREVENTION". The event held on the 10th of October kicked off at about 4:30pm and had in attendance Representatives of Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) personnel's in persons of Dr Annah B. Gyang,Dr Sarah Y. Armiyau, Dr.Yusufu Maigari and so many other medical staff and students,the Students Union Government (SUG) executives , Students of Psychology, Unijos students and other occupants around the students community. Dr Aishatu Y. Armiyau speaking during her speech welcomed all and stated that this year's walk has been choosen to hold in the campus because of the recent cases of suicide among youths .   She said since the walk began over thirty positive calls has been received and four for today. She advised the students to t...

Every suicide is a tragedy, and to some degree a mystery. Suicide often stems from a deep feeling of hopelessness. The inability to see solutions to problems or to cope with challenging life circumstances may lead people to see taking their own lives as the only solution to what is really a temporary situation. The Student Union Government of the University of Jos, in conjunction with the Jos University Teaching Hospital is set to stage a Suicide Prevention Walk. In a statement released by the SUG PRO, Joshua Ugwumba the work is slated to commence by 4:30 PM at the Naraguta Hostel Gate on Thursday 10th October 2019. The statement also adds that, side attractions that will be featured at the even includes; Free T-shirts and free counselling.

My name is Akande Titilayo Azizat a final year student of mass communication department, University of Jos.  As a student journalist, I host a Celebrity and Entertainment radio talk show on ICE 96.1 FM Jos, Plateau state and work as a freelancer in other media houses. I also serve as a compere at various indoor and outdoor event. My passion revolves around journalism and broadcasting at large, Indigenous languages and the girl child. I love reading novels ,meeting new people and trying new things. You can check me out on instagram @Titiminnaj Join me as we explore together and like my favorite quote says," happiness is free,strive to be happy and your happiness shouldn't be tied to anyone....!!!" Titiminnaj on air