Lagos, Nigeria – September 19, 2024.
In a remarkable fusion of adventure and advocacy, Leatherback is embarking on an audacious new journey to elevate awareness about mental health in Nigeria. This September, Leatherback proudly partners with Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Mr Tonye Patrick Cole mni, not just for an iconic climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, but for a higher cause: bringing the mental health crisis affecting Nigeria’s youth into the global spotlight.
But why is a financial technology company backing a mountain climbing expedition? The answer is simple: Leatherback believes in breaking boundaries, whether providing globally connected banking services to individuals and businesses or dismantling the barriers of mental health stigma.
Beyond Transactions, Into Transformation
For Leatherback, the sponsorship is not just about financial support—it’s about aligning with causes that matter. The company, known for empowering businesses and individuals to be financially free across borders with ease, sees this partnership as a natural extension of its mission. Just as it enables financial freedom, Leatherback is taking a bold step toward creating emotional and mental freedom for Nigerian youths.
“We’re in the business of unlocking potential,” says Leatherback’s CEO, Ibrahim Toyeeb Ibitade. “Mental health is key to realising that potential. Our support for this climb represents our commitment to fostering a future where young Nigerians are empowered financially and holistically.”
The Journey Ahead
Tonye Cole’s climb up Africa’s highest peak symbolises much more than an athletic endeavor. Leatherback and Cole aim to raise awareness, spark conversations, and drive actionable change through partnerships, and advocacy. The initiative will expand the capacity of the Behavioural Health Institute (BHI) to deliver vital mental health services.
While Cole ascends Kilimanjaro, Leatherback will be breaking its own boundaries, rallying its global community of users and partners to champion this cause. This collaboration is an invitation to every Nigerian—and global citizen—to think differently about mental health and to act boldly.
Moving Mountains—Literally
Lagos to London, currency exchanges to social change, Leatherback is proving that “borderless” isn’t just a tagline. It’s a mindset. As Tonye Cole climbs toward the summit, Leatherback will be right there, driving the conversation forward and bringing real-world solutions to the mental health challenges that affect millions.
This is not business as usual. This is Leatherback stepping up, in true borderless fashion, to move mountains for Nigeria’s future.
For more information on how you can support Tonye Cole and the Behavioural Health Institute, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/KilimanjaroChallenge
About Leatherback:
Leatherback is a global connected banking services provider offering businesses and individuals innovative local and international payment solutions, including multi-currency accounts, competitive exchange rates, and secure payment processing.
For more information, visit www.leatherback.co
About BHI:
The Behavioral Health Institute (BHI) was founded in 2018 to address the critical gaps in mental health care in Nigeria. BHI aims to improve access to care through technology and enhance understanding of behavioral health disorders through research, training, and capacity building, all in a stigma-free and welcoming environment.
