Other Initiatives

Every mile a message... There are forms of advocacy that happen in clinics, and forms that happen along long stretches of road, twenty-six point two miles at a time. Dr Chioma Maduka, a mental health doctor, has chosen both. In August, she will line up at the start of the Sydney Marathon, her fourth Abbott World Marathon Major. Berlin, Chicago, and most recently Tokyo in March of this year, are already behind her. Sydney will bring her to four of the seven stars. The remainin

Glamour meets mind... At first glance, the Miss Universe Nigeria and the field of Psychiatry may appear to exist in entirely different worlds. One is often associated with glamour, public representation, and performance; the other with clinical practice, mental suffering, and the complexity of the human mind. However, my journey through both spaces has shown me that they share a common foundation: humanity, empathy, and the desire to create meaningful social impact. As a me

18th April 2026, a remarkable evening at the heart of Nigeria's capital city. Music is more than entertainment, it is a powerful psychological and physiological tool. There is an established body of evidence that suggests there is a therapeutic benefit with musical relaxation Dr Olayiwola Ajileye (Ola) conceived, championed, and delivered this vision as Chairman and Grand Patron of the Orchestra, drawing partners from Nigeria, the UK, the USA, and Canada to make it possible.