By Bianca Iboma -Emefu

For 46-year-old entrepreneur, Egbinola  Oluyinka Anthony, life is becoming meaningless as the days roll by.

The Ire-wole-born Anthony from Ikire Local Government Area of Osun State, has been battling with a kidney disease, which is seriously threatening his existence.

He was diagnosed with an end-stage kidney disease four years ago and ever since, he has been battling to survive as he has not been able to raise the N25 million required for a kidney transplant.

Speaking from his hospital bed, he said: “I am an end-stage kidney failure patient undergoing dialysis twice every week as a means of temporary treatment. I have been battling with this ailments since 2018. Right now, I have been advised to go for a kidney transplant estimated to cost between N20 and N25 million, covering treatment, donor, post treatment and other related cost.

“I am calling on the public, the Osun State Government, philanthropists and anybody who can help me to save my life. God will show you mercy. I am pleading with you to assist me.”

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His wife, Mrs Egbinola, also lamented that the family could no longer afford his continued treatment and asked for financial support from Nigerians.

She said: “Please, help us. No amount is small. We are a young couple with three kids that are still very small. We can no longer foot his bills. Pease, we need your assistance.”

A medical report from the Gbagada General Hospital, and  Dialyzer Medical Centre, Oshodi, signed by Dr. Busari A.A, indicated that Anthony could no longer afford the huge amount expended on his weekly dialysis, hence, the need to consider a kidney transplant.

Busari, who noted that Anthony’s dialysis had  been twice a week since 2018, maintained that he needed to urgently  undergo a kidney transplant, instead of continuing with the dialysis.

“The average cost of kidney transplant in Nigeria ranges between N20 and N25 million with two months of post transplant medications. The cost of dialysis together with medications every week is about N120, 000. He needs financial support,” the doctor said.

Monetary donations can be sent to account number: 0457306314; Egbinola Oluyinka Anthony; Guarantee Trust Bank. He can also be reached on phone through – 0802 772 7775.