As culled online, the Cambridge Dictionary defines suicide as"the act of killing yourself intentionally". Suicide is a social phenomenon, an instance of someone killing himself or herself or of multiple people doing it.
Religions have often condemn suicide, it is being analysed as a sin against the creator. For instance, the fifth commandment in the scripture in Exodus 20:13 shows that God is the Lord over life and death. He says"you shall not murder/kill" Nigeria has tried to curb the act legally. Attempt to commit Suicide has been criminalised in section 327 of the criminal code Act. It states"any person who attempts to kill himself is guilty of misdemeanor and is liable to imprisonment for one year".
A student confessed to me some hours ago, that she had wanted to commit suicide in year one in the varsity but the holy spirit ministered to her and warned her against killing herself. It was pointed to her that she would lose here on earth and also lose eternity. Anyone who finds himself/herself in this situation should cry out for help! Don't be silent about your predicament!!! Open up to as many as people and you will surely find someone to help you out. Visit governmental organisations, churches and other helping bodies to help your situation.
Academic problem is also another cause of suicide which happens in schools. Failure in an examination or of a course is not the end of life. Seek for counselling, mentoring and tutorship. Seek to get better academically. Meet people that are better than you!!!
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In a working economy with job opportunities and decent cost of living no youth will be frustrated into committing suicide.
The Nigerian government has invested nothing in mental health, 60% of Nigerian youths are living on drugs and other intoxicants, apparently 70% of suicide and suicide attempts is as a result of drug use among other factors.
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