The family of 18-year-old Chinonso Osondu has requested the general public to assist raise N10 million to enable the son have his failed kidney transplanted.
Osundu was born with kidney condition that resulted in failure in February 2022.
The mother, Mrs Joy Osondu said in Lagos that Master Osundu is presently receiving dialysis at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) two-times in a week.
According to her, the son needs a kidney transplant to save his life and urgently requires N10 million for the procedure.
“The cost of kidney transplant at LUTH, according to his doctor, is N10 million and we have no means of getting the amount of money needed to save my son’s life.
“Chinonso is a brilliant, a very ambitious student who is always hoping to contribute to the world through bioengineering before the kidney problem caused him to quit school.
“He is hopeful and staying resilient but hanging on your goodwill and kindness.
“Please, I beg you, help me save my son’s life. His life is dependent on your kindness and generosity.
“It breaks my heart that we cannot afford the transplant, kindly help to save his life,” she said.
For financial assistance, Osondu appealed to kind-hearted Nigerians to donate for the surgery through the account details: Chinonso Osondu, Zenith bank 2270309294. She could also be reached at 08030449590.