01/08/2026
WELCOME TO AUGUST!
A new month is here, and with it comes renewed hope, fresh opportunities, and a greater responsibility to build a Nigeria where brain health is recognized as a national priority.
As we reflect on the remarkable successes of July, our hearts are filled with gratitude. Together, we witnessed history as the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare led by the Permanent Secretary officially commemorated World Brain Day for the first time in Nigeria and established the Brain Health Desk - a landmark step toward strengthening neurological healthcare in our nation. This achievement belongs to every Nigerian who has believed in this cause. The effort of Dr. Ojo - the National Program Coordinator, Mental Health cannot be overemphasized.
We extend our deepest appreciation & acknowledge every Civil Society Organization, professional association, healthcare institution, researcher, advocate, caregiver, volunteer, and partner working tirelessly to ensure that brain health awareness, prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, research, innovation, and reliable data are brought to the center of Nigeria's public health agenda. Every awareness campaign, every research project, every patient supported, and every life touched brings us closer to a healthier nation.
To our incredible Brain & Spine Foundation Africa VOLUNTEERS, thank you for your passion, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment. You have given your time, energy, resources, and hearts to serve others. Your work reminds us that real change is driven by ordinary people willing to do extraordinary things for humanity.
The journey, however, has only just begun.
Neurological disorders continue to affect millions of individuals and families across Nigeria. There is still so much to be done - in schools, communities, hospitals, workplaces, and across every state of our nation.
We therefore call on philanthropists, corporate organizations, development partners, foundations, government institutions, and compassionate Nigerians to join this movement. Your support can help expand public education, strengthen research, support indigent patients, improve rehabilitation services, train healthcare professionals, and advance the implementation of the WHO Intersectoral Global Action Plan (IGAP) in Nigeria.
Together, we can ensure that no Nigerian is left behind because of a neurological condition.
Let August be a month of greater collaboration, bolder action, stronger partnerships, and renewed commitment to Brain Health for All.
Happy New Month!
Engr. Chika Okwuolisa
Founder & Executive Director
Brain & Spine Foundation Africa (BSFA)
