Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja
The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has condemned the alleged false claims of all time cancer diagnosis by one Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, urging security agencies to investigate the matter.
It described the action as deeply unfortunate, unethical, and detrimental to the fight against cancer in Nigeria.
In a statement signed by National Director of Publicity, NCS, Bashir Mohammed Ranccas, the organization said that it would as a matter of urgency, reach out to relevant security agencies to investigate the matter and ensure accountability where necessary.
The statement said: “Nigerian Cancer Society’s attention was drawn to the circulating news in the public space involving one Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, over alleged false claims of a cancer diagnosis used to solicit financial donations from members of the public.
“The Nigerian Cancer Society further wishes to inform the public that it will, as a matter of urgency, reach out to relevant security agencies to investigate the matter and ensure accountability where necessary”.
NCS said available reports alleged that the social media personality had appealed for support on the basis of a serious health condition, leading to significant financial contributions from well-meaning Nigerians.
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