Nigeria sets December deadline for decriminalisation of attempted suicide amid economic strain

Hallmarknews | 11-09-2025 04:18am |

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its resolve to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria, setting December 2025 as the deadline for completing the reform, a move that comes at a time when rising economic hardship is fuelling despair among many citizens. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, made the disclosure on Wednesday

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