FG pledges to help boy with heart problem

BY ADA DIKE

The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, under the leadership of the Honorable Minister, Barrister Uju Kennedy, has pledged to assist the boy diagnosed with a heart problem.

A nine-year-old boy, Perfect Obi, was diagnosed with a heart defect.

This was revealed in a statement signed by Media aide to Minister of Women Affairs, Musa Abdul Rahman.

The statement further disclosed that Kennedy was moved by the case after she received the information about Obi, she then organised a meeting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Obi Edward.

She however, sought partnerships with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to secure the necessary support for Perfect’s treatment.

According to the statement, this resulted in a successful collaboration with the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation (SEOF) and Dame Irene Okwuosa Memorial Hospital (DIOMH). These esteemed organizations generously pledged to cover the cost of Perfect’s heart surgery and associated medical care.”

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The Minister expressed her sincere gratitude for the immense generosity and compassion shown by SEOF and DIOMH towards Perfect. Additionally, she has assured the Obi family of the Ministry’s ongoing support, including providing for medication, accommodation, and transportation leading to the surgery.