On Monday, October 7, 2025, Baze University in Abuja launched its annual Career Week, a three-day initiative aimed at fostering mental health awareness, career advancement, and active student participation.
This event has once again highlighted the university’s dedication to nurturing student wellbeing and providing a comprehensive educational experience.
The opening day featured a Health Walk organized by the Student Support Unit, designed to elevate mental health consciousness among both students and staff. Starting from the university grounds, the walk passed through key locations such as the Body of Benchers, National Open University, EFCC Headquarters, and Optima Petroleum.
Along the route, participants paused at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Jabi, where Baze University’s Registrar, Professor Abiodun Adeniyi, delivered a speech emphasizing the significance of maintaining mental health balance.
Professor Adeniyi led the walk alongside the University’s Chief Security Officer, ACP Greg F. Esele (Rtd.), and the Head of the Student Support Unit. The event saw enthusiastic involvement from both faculty and students, who handed out informational brochures and engaged with the public to raise awareness about mental wellness.
A representative from FMC’s Psychiatric Department praised Baze University for this timely outreach, noting its alignment with global initiatives commemorating World Mental Health Day.
The second day convened a General Assembly featuring prominent figures and specialists. Notable attendees included the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Olawande Emmanuel Ayodele; Hauwa Liman, Technical Adviser to the Vice President on Women and Youth Engagement and Guest Speaker; Vice Chancellor Professor Jamila Shu’ara; Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) Professor Osita Agbu; Registrar Professor Abiodun Adeniyi; as well as delegates from the Ministry of Finance and FMC Jabi.
Centered on the theme “The Impact of Financial Stress on the Mental Wellbeing of Nigerian Youth,” the assembly sparked in-depth discussions on critical issues. Topics covered included safeguarding students with special needs on campus, combating youth substance abuse and drug trafficking, recognizing investment fraud, and addressing the involvement of young people in ritualistic crimes.
These dialogues encouraged attendees to make well-informed choices regarding their personal lives, financial management, and career paths, all while prioritizing mental health.
The concluding day focused on faculty-specific sessions, where academic leaders and staff examined how mental health challenges affect student performance, faculty representation, and overall campus dynamics. Each faculty analyzed the year’s theme through the lens of their discipline, offering strategies for students to cultivate resilience and maintain equilibrium throughout their studies.
Now in its seventh year, Baze University’s Career Week remains a vibrant forum for mentorship, advocacy, and education. This ongoing initiative underscores the university’s steadfast commitment to the comprehensive development, mental wellness, and career readiness of its student body.
