2/ That’s why checking in with yourself matters. And it’s not just about you—someone close to you might be going quiet, distant, or easily irritated. A simple “how are you really doing?” can mean more than it seems.

KADUNA UPDATE: Some Key Achievements of the Uba Sani Administration in the Basic Education Sector 1) — Education received the highest share of recent Kaduna State budgets (25% in 2024, 26.14% in 2025 and 25% in 2026) 2) — Reduced the number of out-of-school children from approximately 550,000 to 187,320 within three years. 3) — Safely reopened 162 schools that had been closed due to insecurity. 4) — Continuous teacher training and retraining programs for over 26,000 teachers across different methodologies, to improve learning outcomes. 5) — Construction of hundreds of new classrooms across the state, alongside the provision of desks, teachers’ furniture, WASH facilities and other essential infrastructure 6) — Reconstruction of thousands of dilapidated classrooms to improve the learning environment. 7) — Establishment of new schools in underserved communities to reduce the number of out-of-school children. 8) — Recruitment of about 7,900 teachers to strengthen teaching capacity in public schools. 9) — Distribution of 385,136 textbooks, 337,500 writing materials, 131,246 school uniforms and 20,920 hygiene kits 10) — Provision of Sports equipment, vocational tools, tablets, and renewable-energy devices for schools. 11) — @KadunaSubeb under Chairman @Mubsymohd introduced the BEST TEACHER AWARD CEREMONY; where outstanding teachers are recognized, honored and rewarded with cash and other incentives. 12) — Kaduna Children Amplified Prevention System (Kd-CHAMPS) by @KADSAMHSA; focused on safeguarding the future of children in Kaduna State through innovative prevention strategies and educational programs. #WorkingForKaduna

Many men are raised to believe they must always be strong, provide for others, and handle problems on their own. While resilience is important, carrying every burden alone can make it harder to seek support when it is needed most.

Health Secretaries, Facility Managers, Medical Officers, and key stakeholders from all 23 LGAs explored practical ways to improve screening, referrals, and service delivery.

Research consistently shows that men are less likely to access mental health services, despite experiencing conditions such as depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and other mental health concerns.

We encourage men and boys to prioritize their mental wellbeing, speak up, seek support when needed, and support one another without stigma. Mental health challenges affect everyone, yet many men continue to face social and cultural barriers that discourage them from speaking up.

Many men face depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and other mental health challenges, yet social and cultural barriers often prevent them from seeking help.

On #GlobalDayOfParents, we celebrate the power of partnerships in supporting parents worldwide in Kaduna, Nigeria, @KADSAMHSA & @UNODC with the State Ministries of Basic Education & Primary Healthcare, delivered a joint training & rollout of the Strong Families programme.

Every child deserves to grow in a safe, supportive, and healthy environment. This Children’s Day, KADSAMHSA celebrates the strength, potential, and wellbeing of every child. Happy Children’s Day! #ChildrensDay #KADSAMHSA

Eid Al-Adha Mubarak from all of us at KADSAMHSA. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful, peaceful, and blessed celebration filled with love, compassion, and togetherness.