"We built this because
nobody built it for us."
Unmask ADHD exists for every Nigerian who has spent a lifetime being told they are not enough, when the truth is, they were simply unseen.
Why we exist
For too long, ADHD in Nigeria has existed in a strange silence, either dismissed as laziness, reframed as a "Western condition", or simply left unnamed while millions quietly struggled. Adults who masked brilliantly at work crashed in private. Students who aced exams still couldn't start an assignment without three hours of paralysis. High-achievers who carried invisible weight every single day.
Our founder saw this gap firsthand, the stark contrast between the structured, accessible diagnostic pathway available in the UK and the near-total absence of specialist ADHD care for Nigerians. The solution wasn't to send people abroad. It was to bring the expertise here.
Unmask ADHD was built to bridge that gap: pairing licensed clinicians and specialists with deep cultural knowledge of the Nigerian context, so that a diagnosis isn't just clinically accurate, it's personally meaningful.
Our Mission
"To empower neurodivergent Nigerians through accessible, dignified, and world-class diagnostic clarity."
Progress by the numbers
Our values
Clarity
No jargon. No ambiguity. Just clear, human answers about how your brain is wired, and what that means for your life.
Dignity
We treat every patient with the clinical excellence and personal respect they deserve, not as a case number, but as a whole person.
Accessibility
From Lagos to Kano, Abuja to Port Harcourt, our secure digital vault brings specialist care to wherever you are.
Excellence
Licensed clinical standards meet deep Nigerian cultural intelligence. World-class doesn't have to mean out-of-reach.
Why Unmask is different
The ADHD diagnostic landscape in Nigeria is thin. Here's an honest comparison.
| What matters | Unmask ADHD | Private clinics (NG) | Public hospitals | Online quizzes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wait time | 48–72 hours | 4–8 weeks | 6+ months | Instant (not clinical) |
| Clinician type | Licensed specialists | General psychiatrists | Rotating residents | No clinician |
| Formal report | Comprehensive PDF | Standard letter | Clinical notes only | None |
| Convenience | 100% online vault | Multiple in-person visits | In-person wait queues | No follow-up |
Meet the people behind the diagnosis
Dami Akpapunam
Dr.
Psychiatrist
Grace Samson
ADHD Specialist
Osayomore Abusi
ADHD
Ready for a different kind of ADHD care?
Start with our free 5-minute screener. No account needed, no commitment required, just a first honest look at where you are.