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Abia gov pays veteran actress Ngozi Nwosu N25m hospital bill

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  • Abia State Governor Alex Otti has approved the payment of ₦25 million to cover the hospital bills of veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu.
  • The payment was made to fulfill the governor's pledge to assist the actress with her medical expenses after she appealed for financial aid for three life-saving surgeries.
  • Nwosu had disclosed that she needed ₦30 million for the surgeries and had been hospitalized for three weeks, prompting the governor's timely intervention.

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has fulfilled his promise to support veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu by approving the payment of ₦25 million towards her hospital bills. The funds were transferred to the hospital where Nwosu is undergoing treatment, according to a statement from the governor's Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment, Martins Justice.

This intervention comes after Nwosu made an emotional appeal for financial assistance, revealing that she required ₦30 million for three life-saving surgeries. The actress had been hospitalized for three weeks and expressed her distress over the escalating medical costs, urging fans and well-wishers not to let her die.

Yesterday before the close of work, His Excellency @alexottiofr, our pragmatic leader, made good his promise, directing a ₦25m payment to the hospital’s account where our Nollywood legendary actress, Mrs Ngozi Nwosu, is receiving treatment.

— Martins JusticeSenior Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment to the Abia State Governor, announcing the payment.

Governor Otti's swift action, which followed his approval of the first phase of Nwosu's medical expenses, has garnered commendation from fans and members of the entertainment industry. The governor's support is seen as a significant relief for the beloved actress as she navigates her health challenges.

My people, my fans and my family, I know that you’ve not seen me in circulation for some time. I’ve been hospitalised now for three weeks. Please, the thing has gone beyond my control. I need your help. Don’t let me die.

— Ngozi NwosuIn a video appeal shared on her Instagram page detailing her medical situation.
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