Dora Akunyili |
The former Minister of Information and Communications, Prof. Dora
Akunyili, whom SHOWBIZPLUSng checks revealed is currently battling cancer for several months now, has expressed gratitude to Nigerians and other well wishers across
the world, who have been praying for her since the news of her sickness broke
over the weekend.
This was contained in a statement by her Media Advisor, Mr. Isaac
Umunna, on Wednesday.
She said, “I am touched – indeed, overwhelmed by the outpouring of love
and affection by my fellow countrymen and women, as well as numerous other well
wishers around the world, many of whom have not only been praying for me but
have also been mobilising through the various social networks for God’s healing
hands to come upon me.
“I am confident that Almighty God will hear our prayers and grant me
quick recovery. I love you all and pray that Almighty God blesses you all,”
Umunna in the statement confirmed that Akunyili was currently receiving
treatment in India, saying that she was responding to treatment.
The statement said, “She was first attended to by doctors in Abuja but
had to travel to India on Sunday on their advice for further medical attention.
Her husband, Dr. Chike Akunyili, who travelled with her, has spoken with me to
confirm that she has started treatment and is responding well.
“Dr. Akunyili asked me to convey his appreciation and that of Dora to
Nigerians and other well wishers throughout the world.”
PUNCH
A
former Minister of Information and Communications, Prof. Dora Akunyili,
has expressed gratitude to Nigerians and other well wishers across the
world, who have been praying for her since the news of her sickness
broke over the weekend.
This was contained in a statement by her Media Advisor, Mr. Isaac Umunna, on Wednesday.
She said, “I am touched – indeed, overwhelmed by the outpouring of love
and affection by my fellow countrymen and women, as well as numerous
other well wishers around the world, many of whom have not only been
praying for me but have also been mobilising through the various social
networks for God’s healing hands to come upon me.
“I am confident that Almighty God will hear our prayers and grant me
quick recovery. I love you all and pray that Almighty God blesses you
all,”
Umunna in the statement confirmed that Akunyili was presently receiving
treatment in India, saying that she was responding to treatment.
The statement said, “She was first attended to by doctors in Abuja but
had to travel to India on Sunday on their advice for further medical
attention. Her husband, Dr. Chike Akunyili, who travelled with her, has
spoken with me to confirm that she has started treatment and is
responding well.
“Dr. Akunyili asked me to convey his appreciation and that of Dora to Nigerians and other well wishers throughout the world.”
PUNCH
- See more at: http://thebusinessdispatch.com/dora-akunyili-begins-treatment-in-india/#sthash.ADQl2vlT.dpuf
No comments:
Post a Comment