Obasanjo Launches Global Cancer Awareness Expedition

On a significant health initiative, Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria, flagged off a global cancer awareness road expedition in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The expedition, conceived by Nigerian entrepreneur and BMW enthusiast Erik Nwagwu, is dedicated to the memory of his late mother, Professor Helen Nwagwu, and sister, Onyema Fern Eseka, both of whom succumbed to cancer.

The campaign aims to promote early detection of cancer, particularly prostate cancer among African men, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where awareness and testing rates are low. The first leg of the journey will cover Lagos to Accra, Ghana, with subsequent phases extending to Senegal and beyond, culminating in a full global expedition across various continents.

The initiative is in partnership with Zuri Health, AXA Mansard Insurance, and the BMW Club Nigeria, providing free health screenings, including prostate cancer tests and blood pressure monitoring. Obasanjo emphasized the importance of early detection and maintaining healthy lifestyles to combat cancer effectively.