Owoyele, a Professor of Physiology at the University of Ilorin, said this at the maiden Global Engagement and Advocacy Programme on Monday. The event was organised by ING in conjunction with the International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO) at the University of Ilorin. xAccording to him, the upsurge in the incidence of mental disorder in the country is being aided by substance abuse and increase in the burden of neurological diseases. The ING President also implored concerned authorities to engage in more public enlightenment programmes to educate members of the public on research participation. Wahab, also a Professor of Medicine and Consultant Neurologist identified poor funding as part of the problems pulling the country back in health researches.

Source: The Guardian April 19, 2021 14:26 UTC