Tunde M Ojo

The families of farmers are left bereft after relatives poison themselves with hazardous pesticides.Credit: Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times via Getty Mental health is central to global health and sustainable development. It is shaped both by individual experiences and by access to services, and by broader societal and environmental factors.

If you have ever driven during rush hour in Lagos, Nigeria, you would have seen hawkers seizing the traffic standstill as an opportunity to sell almost anything, from wristwatches and fashion accessories to windshield wiper blades and even tubers of yam. The name they call you to grab your attention often depends on the type of car you drive.

“Hiring someone with both competence and character is ideal. But if you must choose one, choose character.” Legacy of Firsts On June 1, 2025, Dayo Omodare turned 60. But beyond the milestone age was a celebration of life, values, and a professional journey that helped build Touchstone Limited, our glocal brand strategy and communication consulting firm, from the ground up. As the first staff member we ever hired, Dayo’s staff number was T002, second only to mine.