The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has pledged that his administration will provide the necessary budgetary support to boost cancer awareness, early detection, and treatment across the state.
Abiodun made this known when he received a Cancer Awareness and Screening team in Abeokuta during the commissioning of a free Breast Screening Centre — the second of its kind in the country.
The delegation included the wife of the Governor of Imo State, Mrs. Chioma Uzodimma; wife of the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Dr. Zainab Bagudu, who also serves as the President-elect of the Union for International Cancer Control; wife of the Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun; as well as the General Manager of Roche Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company, and the Ogun State Commissioners for Health and Women Affairs and Social Development, among others.
Abiodun emphasized that cancer is no respecter of status, wealth, or affluence, stressing the importance of early detection and treatment to save lives.
He assured that the state government would collaborate with relevant stakeholders to strengthen cancer prevention and management, adding that other companies operating within the state would be encouraged to include the establishment of cancer awareness and treatment centres as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
Abiodun also revealed plans to explore the inclusion of cancer screening in the Ogun State Health Insurance Scheme to ensure wider accessibility.
Earlier, Mrs. Uzodimma explained that the team’s visit was part of a broader campaign on breast cancer awareness, conducted in partnership with Roche Healthcare and the Ogun State Government.
In her remarks, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun commended Roche Healthcare for donating a free Breast Screening Centre to the Oba Ademola Hospital, Abeokuta, describing the gesture as a significant boost to healthcare delivery in the state.
Dr. Ladipo Hammed, General Manager of Roche Healthcare, noted that the company seeks partnerships during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to support healthcare systems nationwide, emphasizing that early detection remains a key factor in reducing cancer mortality.
