A 61-year-old retired assistant social work officer, Hannah Ehebame, is appealing to Nigerians for urgent financial assistance to undergo a life-saving heart surgery estimated to cost N20.5 million.

Ehebame, who retired from the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro in Abeokuta, has been battling severe heart complications following a previous cardiac procedure nearly two decades ago.

According to information released by her family, she underwent a mitral valve replacement surgery in 2006 performed by a team of cardiothoracic surgeons at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Ikeja after suffering damage to her heart valve caused by Rheumatic Heart Disease.

However, her condition has deteriorated significantly in recent months. Medical reports indicate that over the past six months, her haemoglobin level has been dropping rapidly, forcing doctors to administer an urgent blood transfusion at one point.

Doctors managing her case have now diagnosed a failing aortic valve, a development they say requires immediate replacement surgery to save her life.

Medical experts have reportedly warned that the surgery must be carried out within the next two weeks to prevent further complications that could prove fatal.

The estimated cost for the procedure, including pre-operative tests, surgery and post-operative care at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, is N20,500,000.

Family members say they lack the financial capacity to raise the required amount and are therefore appealing to well-meaning Nigerians, philanthropists and corporate organisations to come to her aid.

They added that every contribution, no matter how small, could help save her life.

Donations are being coordinated by Timothy Olaolu Adebowale, who serves as the fund donation coordinator.

Donation Details:

Account Name: Dr Timothy Olaolu Adebowale (Fund Donation Coordinator)

Bank: Fidelity Bank

Account Number: 6320912585

Narration: Help for Hannah

Those willing to support or make further enquiries can also reach Hannah Ehebame via 0803-423-3468.