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TCC 1.0

The beginning of the conversation. The inaugural edition of The Conversation Conference brought together public, private and development-sector voices around mental health.

17 October 2022 Sandralia Hotel, Utako, Abuja
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The beginning

Breaking the Silence. Starting the Conversation.

To commemorate World Mental Health Day 2022, Intersect Consortium organized the first edition of The Conversation Conference. The event brought together partners, sponsors, well-wishers and friends around a shared commitment to advancing mental health conversations.

TCC 1.0 established the foundation for a continuing platform for dialogue, practical solutions and cross-sector engagement around mental health in Nigeria, with particular attention to mental health in the workplace.

Date Monday, 17 October 2022
VenueSandralia Hotel
Location1 Solomon Lar Way, Utako, Abuja
Participation50+ organisations represented
The people

Meet the TCC 1.0 Panel

The inaugural conference featured voices from human resources, psychiatry, development, education, security and healthcare.

Tunde Sawyerr
Panelist

Tunde Sawyerr

Director, Human Resources & Administration, Save the Children International

Prof Taiwo Lateef Lateef Sheikh
Panelist

Prof. Taiwo Lateef Lateef Sheikh

Department of Psychiatry, Ahmadu Bello University

Usie Charles Emmamuzou
Panelist

Usie Charles Emmamuzou

Country Director, Plan International

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Vivienne Seember Tarka
Panelist

Vivienne Seember Tarka

Head of Student Support Unit, Baze University

Fatima Akilu
Panelist

Fatima Akilu

Executive Director, Neem Foundation

Dr Iseko Iseko
Panelist

Dr. Iseko Iseko

GMD, Limi Hospital

TCC 2022

Programme Highlights

The published programme included registration, opening remarks, wellness activities, creative expression, goodwill messages, a workplace mental health discussion, awards and closing remarks.

09:30

Registration

Arrival of guests.

10:00

National Anthem & Recognition of Special Guests

Featuring Patience Ekwere: The Singing Bird.

10:10

Opening Remarks

Ammuna Lawan Ali mni, Chairperson, Intersect Consortium.

10:15

Ice Breaker: Wellness Activity

Najatu Garba, Assistant Manager, Primly Services.

10:30

Entertainment: Poetry

Ruth Mahogany.

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Goodwill Message: Special Guest of Honour

Senator Kashim Shettima, former Governor of Borno State.

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Drama Presentation

Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace: Emmanuel Akpan & Sarah Bassy, Clinical Psychologists.

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Keynote Address: Chairman of the Occasion

Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), Chairman, NDLEA.

12:20

Special Announcements

Mrs Hadiza El-Rufai, Chairperson, Governors Wives Forum.

12:25

Remark on behalf of the Chairman of the Occasion

Salamatu Suleiman, Chairman, National Human Rights Commission.

13:00

Panel Discussion

Mental Health in the Workplace.

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Awards & Closing

Awards followed by closing remarks from Dr Shaibu, Clinical Director, The Oleaster.

The conversation

What TCC 1.0 Put on the Table

Mental Health in the Workplace

A space to discuss employee mental health and healthier organizations.

Cross-Sector Dialogue

Public, private, development and professional voices in one room.

Employee Wellbeing

Practical approaches to supporting people within organizations.

Starting the Conversation

The foundation for a continuing mental health platform.

Recognition

TCC 1.0 Awards

Mental Health Personality of the Year: Public Figure
Outstanding NGO on Mental Health
Outstanding Media Organization on Mental Health
Outstanding Mental Health Provider
Face of TCC 1.0
The memories

Gallery: TCC 1.0

A fuller visual archive of the inaugural Conversation Conference, from dignitaries and speakers to wellness activities, creative expression, the panel discussion and awards.

Ammuna Lawan Ali at TCC 1.0Ammuna Lawan Ali Dr Vincent Udenze at TCC 1.0Dr. Vincent Udenze Gen Mohammed Buba Marwa at TCC 1.0Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa Hadiza El-Rufai at TCC 1.0Hadiza El-Rufai Senator Kashim Shettima at TCC 1.0Senator Kashim Shettima Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso at TCC 1.0Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso NHRC Chairman at TCC 1.0National Human Rights Commission Senator Joy Emodi at TCC 1.0Senator Joy Emodi Ammuna Lawan Ali at TCC 1.0TCC Leadership Patience Ekwere The Singing BirdThe Singing Bird Najatu Garba wellness activityWellness Activity Ruth Mahogany poetry performancePoetry Performance Mental health workplace drama presentationDrama Presentation Salamatu Suleiman at TCC 1.0Salamatu Suleiman Mental health in the workplace panel discussionPanel Discussion TCC 1.0 awardsTCC 1.0 Awards Dr Shaibu closing remarksClosing Remarks Tunde SawyerrTunde Sawyerr Prof Taiwo Lateef Lateef SheikhProf. Taiwo Sheikh Usie Charles EmmamuzouUsie Charles Emmamuzou Vivienne Seember TarkaVivienne Seember Tarka Fatima AkiluFatima Akilu Dr Iseko IsekoDr. Iseko Iseko
Event venue

Sandralia Hotel

TCC 1.0 was held at Sandralia Hotel, 1 Solomon Lar Way, Utako, Abuja.

The original conference page describes the venue as offering “The Right Ambience.”

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