According to a report by the Punch on Sunday, September 21, 2025, Anambra State has inaugurated Nigeria’s first completely free psychiatric hospital and home for the elderly through a pioneering initiative by the Seraphic Homes Foundation. The N600 million facility, established in Aguleri community by Evangelist Chukwuebuka Obi’s charitable organization, represents a significant advancement in mental healthcare accessibility. The project, which opened on Friday, aims to provide comprehensive psychiatric services including diagnosis, treatment, medication, rehabilitation, and accommodation at no cost to patients or their families.
The facility features an innovative outreach program designed to identify and assist those in need across the state. Evangelist Obi outlined the practical implementation of their mission, explaining, “We are going to have four vehicles going everywhere in Anambra to pick up mad persons and bring them here to help them.” This proactive approach demonstrates the organization’s commitment to addressing mental health challenges directly rather than waiting for patients to find their way to treatment.
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo personally inaugurated the facility and pledged substantial government support for the initiative. The governor committed to constructing the road leading to the hospital, connecting it to the national grid, and providing financial assistance to sustain the free services. This government backing recognizes the significant burden of providing completely free psychiatric care and rehabilitation services to patients.
The psychiatric hospital represents the realization of Evangelist Obi’s childhood vision to create a society where mentally challenged individuals are no longer abandoned on the streets. Having previously established a similar orphanage and elderly home in Imo State, the evangelist plans to expand this model to Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia, Rivers, and other parts of Nigeria, creating a network of compassionate care facilities across the country.Continue, Full, Reading>>>>
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