By Collins Yakubu (NAN)
Prof. Chris Ifediora, President of OCI Foundation has restated commitment to continue the fight against breast and cervical cancer to reduce the prevalence in the country.
Ifediora made the commitment after he received the traditional title of ‘Chizitelu 1 of Nigeria’ meaning God Sent by the Eziegbo of Ado Kingdom, Igwe Ochendu Chukwudi on Saturday in Ado, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
He said he had been doing a lot in the area of breast and cervical cancer, adding that the title will spur him to do more for his people and the country.
“We are here on a mission to save lives. So my message to the people is that they should listen and pay attention to what we have to say concerning cancer and their health.
” They should pay attention and keep doing what is right. It is all about doing good.
“However, being recognised spurs one to want to do more and that is what is going to happen. Thus, this title will spur me to do a lot more than I have done already.
” I want to state that, we going into humanitarian activities and health campaign was not to look.for recognition and accolades. We do it because, we want to make a change,” Ifediora said.
The OCI Foundation President said he had being receiving recognition in my countries, adding that this is the first time he is receiving from people with his tradition that share same customs and values with him.
He described the traditional title as a home coming for him.
“And that is why it is special one for me, and I deeply appreciate it, to be recognised by your own people for something you do for other groups.
“This is an indication that whatever we are doing is right and that is why it is special for me,” he reiterated. (NAN)