COSON plans star-studded concert against cancer

Preparations have commenced at the headquarters of Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) for what should be the most spectacular benefit concert in the history of the Nigerian nation. The show, from what SHOWBIZPLUS gathered will be tagged: the Concert of Stars Against Cancer (COSAC). It is aimed at mobilizing the entire Nigerian nation to fight the cancer epidemic killing an estimated 240 Nigerians every day, to a standstill.   

During the week, the leadership of the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) Nigeria, held several meetings at COSON Headquarters with a team led by the COSON Chairman, Chief Tony Okoroji to design a benefit concert that will be the talk of the nation for many years to come. The CECP team was led by the committee’s Executive Secretary, Abia Nzelu, a surgeon and specialist in cancer.

Those taking active part in plotting the extra-ordinary show include Efe Omorogbe, CEO of Nowmuzik, the nation’s undisputed No 1 Entertainment management firm, Star singer, Azeezat Allen who has committed herself to promoting the cause of slowing down the spread of cancer in Nigeria and Chief Samuel Alabi, President, Hotel & Personal Services Employers Association (HOPESEA) whose organization has already donated the use of the magnificent Expo Hall of Eko Hotel & Suites for the mouth-watering show. It will be recalled that all the aforementioned were present at the recent flag off of the Big War Against Cancer which took place at Airport Hotel, Lagos.

An event like no other, the Concert of Stars which holds on Saturday, March 29 will bring together a galaxy of the nation’s brightest stars, Nigeria’s corporate titans and the biggest brands in the land as the Big War Against Cancer in Nigeria is fully declared and the efforts are intensified to bring 37 mobile cancer centres into Nigeria to ensure early detection of the disease and treatment across the nation.

COSON and HOPESEA are partnering with CECP and the co-promoters: Institute of Directors (IoD), Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA), Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture (NACCIMA), Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) and Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in the effort to acquire thirty-seven (37) Mobile Cancer Centres (MCCs), one for each state of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The MCCs will facilitate a nation-wide cancer screening/treatment campaign so that every Nigerian can have a fighting chance in the battle against cancer.

A mobile cancer centre is a clinic on wheels, in which screening, follow-up and several forms of treatment (including surgeries), can take place. It includes facilities for mammography, colonoscopy, colposcopy, cryotherapy, and sonology as well as laboratory and operating theatre.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has created a unique short code for those who want to contribute to this effort. By texting “CANCER” or any other chosen word to ‘’44777”, a person can contribute N100/sms towards this cause. Interswitch Limited has also established a code - “777526” - for donations via ATM or online at www.quickteller.com. Every right thinking Nigerian is today urged to contribute to this cause which might save our lives or the lives of some people we love dearly. COSON requests that we all encourage our friends and family members to contribute.