The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS), Prof. Abidemi Emmanuel Omonisi, has called for the mobilisation of N15 billion to strengthen cancer prevention, treatment, early detection and survivorship programmes across Nigeria.
Omonisi made the appeal at the Cancer Survivors’ Gala 2026 hosted by the First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC) and the Office of the First Lady of Imo State in Owerri, where he urged First Ladies and other stakeholders to champion increased investment in cancer control.
He appealed for support to raise ₦10 billion for the National Cancer Intervention Fund (NCIF), saying the fund would support cancer prevention, treatment, patient navigation, research and survivorship programmes nationwide.
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He also sought partnership for a separate N5 billion national initiative aimed at expanding cancer screening, community outreach, awareness campaigns and treatment support services in
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