Suicide: Cleric wants churches to increase counseling, support

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Corpse of Dr Allwell Orji recovered from the sea. Photo: TVC

A Christian cleric, Rev. John Adeyinka, has called on religious organisations to create more platforms on which members with great emotional problems can seek counseling and prayers to prevent suicide.

Adeyinka, Presiding Pastor at Beloved Power Ministries, Ipaja, Lagos, made the call in an interview in Lagos on Saturday.

“Also, Nigerians should, more than ever, be their brother`s keepers. A situation where we stigmatise and deride at those who share their problems with us is bad.
“Such people might be forced to see solution in suicide as they have been let down by the society.

“We should provide help as much as possible so that we can put a lid on the problem,“ he urged.

He advised distressed Nigerians not to consider suicide but seek counselling and divine help no matter the challenges.

He expressed worry at…

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