JTAH Foundation Leads Call To Break Men’s Silence On Mental Health – PHOTO-STORY - News Nation

It was a gathering of distinguished personalities from government, civil society, entertainment, academia, and the private sector as the Jashabel Touch-A-Heart (JTAH) Foundation hosted its National Stakeholders Conference 4.0 on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at MUSON Centre, Lagos.

With the theme “Men, Why the Silence?”, the conference sparked critical conversations on masculinity, emotional vulnerability, mental health, and relationship challenges facing men and boys in contemporary society. The event brought together leading advocates, policymakers, mental health professionals, and community leaders who unanimously called for greater support systems for men and boys.

Among the notable personalities in attendance were Chief Andy Boyo, Chairman of the Conference; Amb. Rot. Dr. Jackie Adunni Kassim, Royal Mother of the Event; Mr. Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende, Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development; Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, Founder of Women Centre for Change; Mr. Kingsley Obom-Egbulem, the keynote speaker; Mrs. Patience Ogechi Anthony-Iwunze, CEO Noble Merry Empowerment Foundation, Lolo Uju Okoye, CEO of Syccacouture; Biodun Stephen, Nollywood Director; Mrs. Adebukola Agbaminoja, Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board; veteran Nollywood actor Paul Obazele; Prof. Azeez Butali, Founder Azeez Butali Foundation; Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome (Alibaba); Amb. Dr. Queen Blessing Ebigieson, National President Association of Movie Producers; Dr. Jude Osemudiamen; Barr. Kunle Afolabi; Dr. Ray Echebiri; Chief Jubril Segun Ndama and Chief Javairia Ndama; Mr. Damilare Adewusi of DSVA; Barr. Obiamaka Aga (JP), Head of Chambers @ Leading Edge Solicitors
Mediators & Notary Public; Mrs. Aderonke Oyelakin, CPN Lagos State Coordinator; Mrs. Olajumoke Matilda Otitoloju of Iyaniwura Foundation; SP Yemisi Ajeigbe, the first female DPO of Ayobo Police Station; and Alhaji Lateef Kayode Akinborode, President/Executive Director of Women Rights Foundation, among several other distinguished guests.