Foundation Appoints Adisa as Mental Health Ambassador

The Board of Directors of Asido Foundation, a non-profit mental health organisation in Nigeria, has announced the appointment of the chief executive officer/chief creative officer of Noah’s Ark Communications, Lanre Adisa, as a mental health ambassador. 

The appointment was conveyed in a letter issued on February 15, 2024, by the foundation and signed by its founder, Dr. Jibril Abdulmalik. The investiture was held on Monday, February 26, in Ibadan during the 4th edition of Jemilah Abubakar Memorial Essay and Award Ceremony at Gamaliel Onasode Hall, International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Speaking during the investiture, Dr. Abdulmalik explained that the choice of Adisa as mental health ambassador is in recognition of his impactful work in the communications sector, commitment to excellence, innovation, and his passion for social impact.

He stressed that the foundation recognises him as a significant influence that would significantly contribute to the collective efforts in addressing mental health challenges in Nigeria.

In his acceptance remarks, the CEO/CCO of Noah’s Ark Communication Group, Lanre Adisa, expressed his profound appreciation to the board of Asido Foundation for finding him worthy as an Ambassador for mental health. He noted that he is humbled by the honour, promising to live up to the responsibility expected of him.