The newly commissioned Specialist Hospital for the rehabilitation of Drug addicts, Minds Medica, Ondo City would be soon have a back-up foundation from which the needed funds for the treatment of indigent and neglected mental patient would be accessed.
Speaking to newsmen at the facility complex at No 11, Avenue 13A, Road 13, Funbi Fagun Estate, Ondo City; the founder , Dr Jibayo Adeyeye said the vision behind the establishment of the hospital was essentially to make “men and women , boys and girls be of sound mind”, so as to be useful to the society and themselves.
Dr Adeyeye said despite the fact that the management of the hospital will maintain a strict operational protocol, it will still be affordable to people across all the socioeconomic strata of the society.
He said besides placing patients on admission throughout the period of their treatment and rehabilitation, patients will have to be fed during treatment at an affordable cost to the patient.
“Our primary focus is to rid our society of any form of abuse in what our people consume. Bring back to normal life those who are already addicted to drugs or any form of illicit substance.
Minds Medica is not for profit making but it must be run sustainably.In fact, pretty soon, Minds Medica Foundation will soon be inaugurated to help source the needed funds to care for patients who are either indigent or neglected.”he declared.
Also the co-founder of hospital who is a Professor of Medicine, Professor Olufunke Adeyeye said her family would continue to invest in the development of the people and uplift of humanity.
She called on religious organisations, families, and well-meaning individuals to join hands with Minds Medica to join in the campaigns against the consumptions of illicit drugs and substances that are destroying the lives of Nigerian youths.
“We must bring our youths back to sanity if our country must make progress. As we all know, it is when a person is sound in mind that he can be productive,” Professor Adeyeye declared.
Also the State Commandant of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency,(NDLEA), Mr. Nanzing Daniel Sallah, said his command would continue to make dealings in illicit drugs and substances a bad business for perpetrators.
A US-based Psychiatrist,Dr.Dute Gbadehan commended the Dr Jibayo Adeyeye and his wife for their continued dedication to the wellbeing of the people of Ondo City and beyond.
The Osemawe of Ondo, Oba Dr Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo commended Dr Jibayo Adeyeye and his wife for their unrelenting commitments to the development of Ondo and mankind.
The Royal Father who is also a Medical Practitioner said the palace would join Minds Medica in its campaign against the menace of drug abuse and illicit substance consumption.
Also the Bishop of Ondo Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rev’d Stephen Adeniran Oni, (Ph.D) enjoined the people to fear God in the use of their bodies in “what they do and what they eat”.
He assured that the Church would not relent in guiding aright the minds of the people towards righteousness and sanity.
The Chairman of Ondo West Local Government, Hon. Ayotunde Akinfolarin equally commended Dr.Jibayo Adeyeye who according to him has continued to avail the people of Ondo City and beyond with his wealth of experience as a Medical Doctor and connections as an astute politician.
Earlier in his lecture tilted, The Burden of Mental Health Disorders and Drug Addiction , Dr Dokun Adedeji said drug
induced illness is fast destroying the economic fabric of Nigeria and called for a collaborative effort with the management of Minds Medica,
He said: “In Nigeria, mental health disorders affect a significant portion of our population, with estimates suggesting that about 25% to 30% of Nigerians experience some form of mental illness. This translates roughly to about Fifty Million Nigerians”.
In his remarks before commissioning the facility, the Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa commended the founder of Minds Medica, Dr. Jibayo Adeyeye on his bold and remarkable initiative which according to him would redefine mental healthcare and drug addiction rehabilitation in Ondo state.
“The establishment of Minds Medica is a testament to the vision and dedication of its founder, Dr. Jibayo Adeyeye. His personal encounter and subsequent research have led to the creation of this magnificent institution, which promises to redefine mental healthcare and drug addiction rehabilitation in our State,” the governor said.
Several personalities across sectors, associations and groups were present at the commissioning of Minds Medica Specialist Hospital which is the first Mental Health Rehabilitation facility in Ondo State.