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Your self-esteem is not about being perfect.

It’s about accepting yourself—even while you are still growing.

Many people struggle not because they are weak, but because they don’t see their worth.

Build your self-esteem. Build your resilience. Protect your mental health.

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How We Talk About Su***de Matters
Responsible communication is an important part of su***de prevention. The way we discuss su***de in public spaces, social media, and educational content can influence understanding, reduce stigma, and encourage help-seeking.
In this presentation, I share a few key guidelines that can help content creators, educators, and mental health advocates communicate about su***de in ways that are safe, supportive, and hope-centered.
Acknowledgment: These communication guidelines are adapted from the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP).

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Celebrating excellence in Nigerian psychology!
Huge congratulations to Dr. Abayomi Daramola for winning the Best PhD Thesis Award at the University of Ibadan.
Honoured to share academic lineage with him under the mentorship of Professor Benjamin O. Olley.

You are a product of your environment

Today marks the end of Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, but the mission continues. 💛 Every day is a chance to check in, listen, and show love to those around us.

No one should ever feel alone in their struggles. By talking openly, spreading hope, and encouraging resilience, we can save lives.
Let’s carry this light beyond September, because su***de prevention is not just a month — it’s a movement we live daily.

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The Psychology of Opportunism: A Lesson from Nigeria

I came across a powerful story shared by Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu (Diary of a Traveler), and I believe it carries deep psychological lessons for us all.

He had an appointment at the Russian Embassy in Abuja by 11am. But on getting there, he mistakenly stopped at the UN Office, which had the same paint color. The time was 10:42am, and he was visibly frustrated.

The security guards directed him to some taxi drivers across the road. Immediately, about five rushed toward him.

“Oga, where you dey go?”
“Russian Embassy,” he replied.
“Ahhh! Russian Embassy far o, about two hours drive.”
“How much?” he asked.
“₦30,000,” one answered firmly.

Desperate, he tried to negotiate down to ₦20,000, but the man refused.

Then, a Hausa man selling oranges who overheard the conversation whispered in Hausa:

“If not because you are in a hurry, you can trek to the Russian Embassy.”

He asked Mantu to follow him. Time check: 10:49am.

They trekked a short distance, made two turns, crossed an overhead bridge—and boom! they were standing right in front of the Russian Embassy at 10:57am.

Mantu was so relieved that he hugged the man, even spilling some of his oranges. They chatted briefly, discovered they were both from Katsina, exchanged contacts, and parted ways.

But as he waited to be called into the Embassy, his mind returned to the taxi driver he had been pleading with. Imagine—he was about to waste ₦20,000 because someone tried to exploit his desperation.

💡 Psychological Lessons

Opportunism thrives when people sense urgency and vulnerability. The taxi driver exaggerated the distance to create an inflated price. This is a form of exploitation bias.

The orange hawker, on the other hand, represents empathy and honesty—he had nothing to gain, yet he saved a stranger money, time, and peace of mind.

The truth is, not all of Nigeria’s problems come from its leaders. Many ordinary citizens also exploit opportunities to take advantage of others. Sometimes, the difference between corruption in power and corruption on the street is simply opportunity.

👉🏽 This story reminds us: integrity is not about position, it’s about chara