The wife of the Ondo State Governor and the founder of Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN), Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu today, 4th of February, joined millions of others across the globe to mark World Cancer Day celebration – a day set aside to raise awareness on the millions of people worldwide facing unequal access to cancer detection, treatment and care services.
As part of activities lined up to mark 2018 World Cancer Day, the wife of the Ondo State Governor and the founder of the Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN), Chief Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu today took the message of hope to Imo State to raise awareness and campaign against breast cancer.
A town hall meeting which took place at the Imo State University, Owerri under the chairmanship of renowned Consultant, Rev. Dr. Angelica Anele from the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri had in attendance the Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, His Royal Majesty Eze Engr. Eunan O. Eke Okpo I of Umuokpo Autonomous Community, other royal majesties and top government functionaries.
Arabinrin Akeredolu in her address while inaugurating the Imo State Executives, affirmed her readiness to take the campaign to the 36 states of the federation noting that no woman in Nigeria should die needlessly of breast cancer.
While charging the newly inaugurated State Executives to remain hard working; the founder of Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria stressed that it takes great commitment to be a member of the organization as BRECAN is all about charity. “BRECAN is an association that is involved in giving charity. We are here to help and to expect nothing in return”, she added.
In his remark, the Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha who had earlier received the first of Ondo State at his residence, thanked Arabirin Akeredolu for embarking on such a laudable stride in the fight against breast cancer in Imo State stressing that cancer has become a scourge.
The Governor who was ably represented by the Secretary to Imo State Government, George Eche atthe Town Hall on Cancer used the opportunity to thank Arabinrin Akeredolu for creating awareness in Imo State about the deadly disease.
The event also featured among others, lectures on causes of cancer, fundraising, clinical breast examination and the investiture of the Executives of the Imo State chapter of BRECAN.
In a chat with newsmen, the newly inaugurated chairperson of BRECAN Imo State chapter, Mrs. Cordelia Oreva expressed her readiness to continue to create awareness about breast cancer while enjoining women to go to the hospital as early detection and presentation at the hospital saves life.
Association will next be marking the World Cancer Day on the 4th og February at Federal Capital Territory with a public lecture and official launching of the Chapter.
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Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN) is set to commemorate the 2018 World Cancer Day in SEVEN states (Lagos, Oyo, Abuja, Imo, Ondo, Enugu and Kogi) across Nigeria.
We aim to sensitize more than a million persons on Cancer Prevention and Lifestyle as we commemorate the 2018 World Cancer Day.
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Taking place under the tagline ‘We can. I can.’, World Cancer Day 2016-2018 will explore how everyone – as a collective or as individuals – can do their part to reduce the global burden of cancer.
Just as cancer affects everyone in different ways, all people have the power to take various actions to reduce the impact that cancer has on individuals, families and communities.
World Cancer Day is a chance to reflect on what you can do, make a pledge and take action. Whatever you choose to do ‘We can. I can.’ make a difference to the fight against cancer.
The founder of BRECAN Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu was today crowned with the traditional title ‘Ada Emeabiam II’ of Emeabiam in Owerri West Local Government of Imo State by His Royal Majesty, Eze Eunan Eke, Ohazurume 1 of Umuokpo autonomous community, Emeabiam. This honour is coming on the heels of her numerous contributions to the development of Emeabiam community.
Top among the dignitaries that graced the occasion was the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the Governor of Imo State, ably represented by the SSG, Sir George Eche, the deputy of Ondo State, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, and the Secretary to the State Government, Otunba Ifedayo Abegunde, members of Ondo State Cabinet and Chairmen of LGAs.
In her acceptance speech, Mrs. Akeredolu who thanked the people for considering her worthy of the title promised to do her best to better the lives of the people in the community just as she affirmed her readiness to work and surpass the legacies left behind by Mrs. Angela Abana, the first to be titled ‘Ada Emeabiam’
Mrs. Akeredolu also used the opportunity to express her readiness to continue to give back and empower her people. “I intend to use this position as an avenue to campaign for the betterment of our people. I intend to set up a foundation made up of well meaning sons and daughters of Emeabiam with the sole aim of identifying the problems and constructively dealing with them”, she stressed.
While also appreciating HRH, Eze Eunan Eke, Ohazurume 1 of Umuokpo for the honour done her, Mrs. Akeredolu expressed the notion that it is going to be a new dawn thus calling for supports from all and sundry.
In his remark, the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Akeredolu congratulated his wife stressing that it was a honour well deserved.
According to him, it was not a surprise that she was honoured with the traditional chieftaincy title as her love for her community cannot be quantified and the love of her people is very dear to her heart.
Arakurin Akeredolu further assured the people of the community that the Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha will fix the road leading to the village.
Earlier in his remark, Eze of Emeabiam described Arabinrin Akeredolu as a woman who has been working for the development of the community for a very long time noting that it was indeed a honour well deserved.
He also used the opportunity to call on his people to continue to support the newly crown ‘Ada Emeabiam II’ so that she can be able to achieve her goals for the community.
Oluwatobi Fademi
