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Valentine Benjamin

Valentine Benjamin writes for OSV News from Abuja, Nigeria.

Meet the religious sister battling the mental health crisis in Nigeria

December 26, 2024
By Valentine Benjamin
OSV News
Filed Under: Missions, News, Vocations, World News

Nigeria faces a mental health crisis exacerbated by economic hardship and insecurity, with a shortage of psychiatrists serving its population of over 220 million. With only about 200 psychiatrists in the country, mental health issues remain largely stigmatized, leading to a reluctance to seek professional help.

Women break stereotypes to encourage interreligious dialogue in violence-torn Nigeria

December 1, 2023
By Valentine Benjamin
OSV News
Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Uncategorized, World News

While religion was not originally an issue linked to conflicts in the country, deeply rooted religious hostility has in recent decades created a divide between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation.

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