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HELP!!! 17 Months Old Carina Needs N7.2m to Get Her Life Back
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By Eric Elezuo
When on March 1, 2018, Carina Johnson was born; she was a beauty to behold and an added joy to the Johnson family. But that joy came to an abrupt end as she was diagnosed of a congenital heart defect six months after birth.
The baby’s heart condition was confirmed by two different Paediatric Cardiologists, who were consulted as the family frantically sought remedy to her incessant illness. The cardiologists further stated that she would have to undergo a surgery to correct the defect as urgent as possible.
Speaking exclusively to us, the mother of the child, Mrs. Seyi Johnson said that she had to practically beg for funds to carry out the surgery.
“I had to solicit for funds because we couldn’t afford it. And with the help of kind spirited Nigerians, we succeeded, and that was how Carina was moved to MIOT Hospital, Chennai, India, on December 3, 2018 where the surgery was carried.
But once again, the joy was short-lived as it was discovered that there were complications arising from the operation just two weeks after they returned to Nigeria in February 2019. And ever since then, Carina has spent about 95 percent of her life in the bed of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos.
According to the Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist, Dr. O. J. Sokunbi, in his report on Carina, she “ will require re-evaluation and if required, a redo surgery to address the residual heart lesion to improve her symptoms”.
The report further diagnosed leaky valve, vegetation on the high valve, High Pressures in the Lungs and Reduction in Platelets. It is worthy of note that she had been transfused 18 pints of platelets so far.
The long and short story on Carina, according to the doctors, is that the child needs a second surgery to correct the valve issues for her to be fine and live a normal life again.
The total cost for the second surgery in India is N7.2 million which the family cannot afford at the moment. However, according to Mrs. Johnson, “we have been able to raise N3.7 million, and we are calling on wonderful Nigerians and kind hearted individuals from across the globe to come to our aid and save Carina’s life.
Mrs. Johnson also revealed that the family is in touch with the Down Syndrome Foundation, whose President is Mrs. Rose Mordi. The Foundation has been in the forefront of putting together the surgery process for Carina, but unfortunately cannot foot the bill.
Attached are all relevant documents connected to Carina’s health matters since she was born.
The family once more call on well meaning Nigerians to help give this girl opportunity live life – something she is yet to do in as many as 17 months.
Kindly send donations to CARINA JOHNSON, STERLING BANK, 0069586005
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed relief and joy over the release of the abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area.
“It is such a big relief for all of us. Right now, I am overjoyed and can hardly say much,” the governor told Channels Television.
President Bola Tinubu has also expressed delight over the successful rescue of abducted children and teachers, commending the military, the DSS, and the Nigeria Police Force for ending their 56-day captivity.
The President said the security operation led to the arrest of eight suspected abductors while several others were neutralised, describing the outcome as a major relief for the victims, their families and the nation.
In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised the security agencies for what he described as their tireless efforts in securing the victims’ release.
He also sympathised with the children, teachers and their families over the trauma they endured during the prolonged ordeal
The President further commended the Oyo State Government for its cooperation with the Federal Government throughout the rescue operation and urged the state to strengthen security around schools to prevent similar incidents.
President Tinubu also directed emergency response agencies to work with the Oyo State Government to provide the rescued children and teachers with all necessary medical care and relief support as they recover from the ordeal.
The schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped by suspected bandits in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been rescued after about 56 days in captivity.
According to a statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the victims were freed through the efforts of security agencies.
“Finally, all the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State, have been rescued by our security agencies,” Onanuga said.
He disclosed that eight members of the kidnapping gang were arrested during the rescue operation and are now in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS).
Onanuga said the rescue operation did not involve any exchange or concession to the kidnappers, noting that a notorious gang leader whose release had been demanded by the abductors remains in custody and is being prosecuted for his alleged crimes.
He added that security agencies would provide a full account of the operation soon.
“In the course of the rescue operation, eight of the kidnappers were arrested and are now in DSS custody, while some of them were neutralised. There was no quid pro quo in the rescue, as one of the terrorists, a kingpin whose release was demanded by the kidnappers, is being prosecuted for his atrocities. The security agencies will give full account soon,” he added.
In a video shared alongside the statement, a woman believed to be one of the rescued teachers was seen thanking President Bola Tinubu for securing their release. The schoolchildren were also seen eating biscuits and joining the teacher in chanting, “Thank you, sir,” at the end of her remarks.
“Hello sir, our father, we are grateful. Mr President, sir, we are grateful. We understand your commitment to our safety and we appreciate all you did for us. We could see your hand in this. Thank you very much. Every security operative tried so much, and that is why we are still alive today. We are very grateful to you. Thank you very much,” the teacher said.
