World Mental Health Day, 2023

Theme: Mental Healthcare Is A Universal Right.
Venue: University Of Uyo Main Campus.
Time: 12:oo noon.
Host: Most Right Rev, Fr., Dr. Donatus Pius Ukpong.

Mobile Manna Foundation, a leading NGO in Uyo celebrates World Mental Health Day in Akwa Ibom State with the theme: Mental Health is a Universal Human Right” aims to improve knowledge, raise awareness, and drive actions that protect mental health as a human right.

The Guest Lecturer named Prof. Mojisola Eseyin, Dean of Law had the topic acted out in form of a play with a synopsis: “Anyone could be a victim of mental illness.”
The event had the life -time serving Patrons of the Foundation decorated. The five Patrons who were highly represented appreciated the Foundation for honour bestowed on them and pledged to serve the Foundation to foster the development of humanity.The climax of the event was the launching of the Chief Executive Officer’s book entitled “God in the City.” The book that was reviewed by Prof. Aniekan Brown (ably represented by Dr. Nsikak Idiong from the Department of Media Studies, University of Uyo), emphasizes on a life-enhancing city, where economics, education, culture, religion and etc meet for human development. The book has the ideal city in picture where there would be common goal for the development of humanity and the city.

The Chairman of the event in the person of Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, immediate past Secretary to the State Government, Akwa Ibom State, summarized the lecture delivered. The Chairman who was already brained with alot of experiences as regards mental illness, called everyone to be of assistance to the Foundation. The Chairman without leaving one of the objectives of the day forgotten, saw to the success of the CEO’s book launch to mark his 25th Silver Jubilee in Priesthood.

The event came to a close with a vote of thanks given by Hon. Justice Winifred Effiong, Director of Administration, Mobile Manna Foundation, also with that of the Chief Executive Officer. The event had closing prayers said by the Celebrator, Rev. Fr. Donatus Ukpong, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Nigerian Pentecostalism.

The event attracted eminent personalities including the former SSG, Akwa Ibom State, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem who was the chairman of the occasion, other resource persons from Academia, Civil Society, Clergymen, Security Agencies and Legal Luminaries.

Thank you Mobile Manna Foundation for the vision and passion for vulnerable segment of the society.

See pictures below.