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Church in Nigeria

'Between life and death' - How a priest aims to help traumatized Nigerians

With terrorism rampant, fewer than 20% of Nigerians have access to mental health care.

Fr. Justine John Dyikuk
Aug 15, 2023
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A Nigerian Catholic priest who was kidnapped by gunmen last year has launched a new organization to help Nigerians receive mental health care to cope with the trauma of terrorism in their country.

Fr. Stephen Ojapah. Credit: Pillar Media.

Fr. Stephen Ojapah, a member of the Missionary Society of St. Paul, was abducted by unknown gunmen on the night of May…

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