In a bold measure to support the fight against the scourge of cancer, ace broadcaster, Bimbo Oloyede, is set to raise N100 million for the treatment of cancer and also to aid in development of research in battling the ailment.
This was made known in a media conference on Thursday in Lagos at the International Press Centre, Ogba as Oloyede also reeled out activities to celebrate her seventieth birthday on March 15, 2023.
Speaking to the media in a hybrid platform both online and physical, Oloyede said the task of raising N100 million is personal to her and her family as they had been a victim in past, winning and losing the fight against cancer.
She noted that a board of trustees has been formed under the Lifeline Advocacy And Development Initiative tasked with the job of raising the fund and managing its disbursement and accountability, under the name: Lifeline Advocacy and Development Initiative is Fidelity Bank Account No 5601206418.
The BoT members according to the broadcaster who has put fifty years into the profession include Dr Christopher Kolade CON, Mrs Busola Talabi (ED Legal Globacom/director Julius Berger Plc), Dr Sola Momoh (vice chairman, Channels Media Group), Dr Raymond Kuti (MD/CEO Prisms Healthcare Ltd), Mr Kingsley James (CEO IDCL Nigeria) and her self, Mrs Bimbo Oloyede as the co-coordinator of LADI (Lifeline Initiative).In her statement, Oloyede said, “There’s absolutely nothing better than being appreciated by one’s own constituency and your presence here. Really gladdens my heart. I felt that I should tell you myself about my plans for my 70th birthday.’’
We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →
Join Our WhatsApp Channel
