Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has condemned a young woman, seen in a video with her mentally ill mother.
In her narration, the unnamed lady said her mother became mentally ill after her father’s death, and the responsibility of fending for the children fell on her shoulders.
She finally broke down and contracted derangement in which she roamed the streets and slept in the open.
Responding to the video, the Minister issued a statement, titled, “URGENT CONDEMNATION AND CALL TO ACTION.”
The statement said: “We condemn the disturbing Video report of a woman’s mental illness being exploited by her daughter for personal gain and social media content. This is unacceptable, potentially harmful, and troubling.
“We strongly condemn exploiting vulnerable individuals, especially those struggling with mental health issues. Mental illness demands compassion, understanding, and support – not ridicule or exploitation.
“We urgently request information about the mother’s identity and condition to ensure proper care and protection. A reward is offered for prompt location assistance.
“Appropriate actions must be taken to address this situation. We call on everyone to respect the dignity and humanity of those facing mental health issues and report similar instances immediately.
“Let’s work together to prevent exploitation and support those who need it most.”.
