Abia gov approves payment of actress Ngozi Nwosu’s medical bills
July 29, 2026 2:38 pm
Actress Ngozi Nwosu. Photo credit: Instagram
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved the payment of the first phase of the medical expenses of veteran Nollywood actress, Ngozi Nwosu, following her public appeal for financial assistance to undergo three life-saving surgeries.
The governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment, Martins Justice, announced the intervention in a post on X on Tuesday.
“His Excellency @alexottiofr have just stepped in on the health issues of our Nollywood legendary actress Mrs. Ngozi Nwosu to approve the first part of her medical bills,” he wrote.
Justice, however, said the intervention covered only part of the required medical expenses and appealed to Nigerians to continue supporting the actress.
“While we sincerely appreciate His Excellency, we still appeal to kind-hearted Nigerians to please support her in any way possible you can,” he added.
He also thanked the governor on behalf of members of the creative industry.
“On behalf of the creative industry, we all thank you immensely, my leader. Ndewo sir,” he wrote.
PUNCH Online had earlier reported that the 62-year-old actress appealed to Nigerians to help her raise ₦30 million for three urgent surgeries after revealing that she had been hospitalised for three weeks and could no longer cope with the cost of her treatment.
In an emotional video shared on her Instagram page, Nwosu pleaded with fans, family members and colleagues not to abandon her.
“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,” she said.
“I need your help. Don’t let me die. I know that you people never forsake me… I’m begging you, my fans and family, don’t let me die because I am going through a lot, as in pain.”
The actress disclosed that she needed three surgeries and urged well-wishers to contact her management if they wished to support her treatment.
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