United Nigeria Airlines Launches Cancer Awareness Initiative

United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) and the Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) have initiated the 'United Against Cancer' campaign aimed at raising awareness for early cancer detection and treatment. At a press briefing in Lagos, UNA's Managing Director, Mazi Osita Okonkwo, shared his personal experiences as a cancer survivor and the loss of two sisters to the disease.

He stressed that the campaign will focus on early-stage prevention and treatment for cancers that are not detected early. The initiative allows passengers to contribute to the fight against cancer through voluntary donations when booking tickets, with amounts starting from N1,000.

All funds raised will be directed to an account designated by the NCS. Okonkwo also mentioned that UNA will support the campaign by making its flights available for awareness efforts, with cabin crew engaging passengers and providing information about cancer in seat pockets and at check-in counters.