Samuel Okinrodoye swam 12 kilometers along a famous bridge in Lagos to raise awareness about mental health in Nigeria. In Lagos, many people have used the 3rd Mainland Bridge to commit suicide. Okinrodoye wants to encourage Nigeria's conservative society to be more open about mental illnesses.
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