KAF Unveils Life Patron , Charges Populace To Take Mental Health Serious

Members of the public have been urged to take their mental health as their major priority and do away with all that bring boredom to their ways. 

They were also urged to talk to people when going through hard time as the rate of suicide is increasing in the society particularly among the youths. 

The message was coming at the official unveiling of Kayode Adamolekun Foundation which also marked the birthday of the founder Engineer Kayode Adamolekun held at jogor center in ibadan the oyo state capital. 

The programme which theme centered on "Mental Health Awareness: Connecting People, Creating Change" urged those that are going through one challenges or the other to see it as opportunity which they can use to better their lives, as the challenges will make them stronger. 

The guest lecturer who is also a mental heath advocate Dedoyin Ajayi urged all at various level to take mental health serious and try to study people in their several moods so as to know what way to relate with people. 

She stressed  connecting with others and forming good relationships with family, friends and the wider community is important for mental wellbeing, as it aid in  building stronger, broader social connections which can increase feelings of happiness and self-worth.

In hisp address the founder Kayode Adamolekun foundation, Engr Kayode Adamolekun observed the need to create awareness about the issue of mental health awareness as he said it cannot be over-emphasized due to its germane  sustenance of hope and healthy interactions in  the society. 

He noted that the country  can’t make a lot of progress, until we have been able to enlighten others and motivate people to pursue the vision of a healthier society, especially in relation to mental health. 

He added that it will create a ripple effect in the society, as it is time for us to come together with the unified goal of creating awareness about this social challenge, in order to make lasting impacts in the society. 

He noted that KAF will remain oblivious to the issue of mental health as reality have knocked at our door, and we are forced to realize that not all smiling faces are happy faces, beneath the cloak of laughter could be a heavy heart, struggling to find his or her compass in life. 

"That is why we are inviting you all, to partner with us on this journey of national transformation, starting with one life at a time. I want to encourage you all to enjoy every moment, make new friends, learn new lessons, and most importantly, partner with us as we seek to ensure that lives are changed and totally transformed for good, in our society. Transformation begins with you". 

"Distinguished guests, the question I would however, like to ask everyone present here today is " what efforts are we making in our individual capacities to impact humanity positively ?". According to Gabriel Laub, " do you love humanity? Start with one person". We all have our roles to play if we must make the world a better place for ourselves and our children unborn."

Also speaking the life patron of the foundation Otunba Taiwo Akigbehin extol the virtue of the  noble founder of the great foundation whom he said  has set an exemplary standard by the several humanitarian work he has embarked on and is still embarking on.

 While appealing for all to give the required support to the foundation he noted that Every little support each can offer to the foundation would go a long way in boosting their efforts, and "who knows? ; It just might be your next door neighbor or that person in your community, whose life would be changed by your little token."

 Taking the gathering back to  what brought about the gathering, he revealed that it was  the cause of humanity, as they are not only here to rejoice with the celebrant on his birthday, but more importantly, to celebrate the sheer degree of humanity exhibited by the founder of KAF. 

"Kayode Adamolekun Foundation (KAF) is an NGO created with a vision to cater for the less privileged in the society, and empower the youths in their journey through life. The Foundation came into being some five years ago".

"The founder/ CEO is an awesome friend 

and an amazing brother from another mother. I've known him for two decades and he has been a symbol of humility. If I may guess, his passion for humanity was traceable to his humble beginning".

"In the course of its brief existence, the Foundation has made tremendous impacts in the service to people and humanity; so many lives have been changed for the better ; thanks to the noble gestures of this foundation". 

"A case in point is the teenage boy that was rescued from committing suicide last year. The Foundation not only gave the teenager a reason to continue to live, but also undertook his rehabilitation, including counselling, sheltering and education". 

"And also a greater milestone of keeping the great work of his foundation going for five uninterrupted and highly impactful years. My prayer and wish for you is that God will continue to preserve you to continue the good work you're doing".

"Distinguished guests, please permit me to end my address by admonishing us not to lose hope in humanity, by living to help one another, we can make a lot of difference". He added.