Aveteran journalist, Walter Ukaegbu, has appealed to the Abia State governor, Dr Victor Okezie Ikpeazu, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and other notable persons from the state to help save his life.
Ukaegbu, a freelance journalist with the Sun Newspaper, is seriously ill and his health is fast deteriorating after suffering kidney failure.
He needs N9 million to run a kidney transparent If he is to regain his health.
Ukaegbu, a native of Item Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, has been suffering from kidney failure since 2018, and it has taken a huge toll on him financially.
Speaking on the history of his ailment, he said, “I noticed the sickness in July 2018 when I had pains on the side of my abdomen. I went to Gilgal Hospital in my estate which recommended me for Scan and tests.
‘‘I also developed leg pains which made me go to Primus Hospital Caro. From there I went to the Federal Medical Centre, Airport Road where a team of doctors diagnosed me and discovered I had kidney problems.
‘‘Since they do not have neurologist, they referred me to Gariki General Hospital where I have been undergoing dialysis for more than two years now, which has depleted my funds completely due to the cost of treatment and has rendered me completely empty.
‘‘I have not urinated for the past two years. It has been God and friends that has been helping me and sustaining me to do the dialysis.
‘‘I need N9million for the transplant. Meanwhile, I spend N27,000 weekly for dialysis and have spent more than five million as I also buy blood sometimes if need be.
‘‘I have been assisted by my old school mates, my towns Union, Item Union Abuja, NCC&CAC.
‘‘I am passionately appealing to Nigerians, people like Senator in Abia North Dr Orji Kalu, my Governor, Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe, and other good spirited Nigerians.”
Walter, who vowed to continue his journalism practice when he recovers from the illness, expressed gratitude to his old school mates, town Union, Item Union Abuja, NCC and CAC, who he said had assisted him so far.
He also appealed to other good spirited Nigerians to come to his rescue, saying that it would be the greatest leap in his life and to his family if he can do the transplant.
He is married with children.
To assist Walter, kindly donate to: Walter Ukaegbu: 3021101954, First bank. He can be contacted on 08025548395, SirwallyO6@yahoo.com
