Governor Alex Otti intervenes in actress Ngozi Nwosu’s medical bills

By Folashade Olorunfemi –

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has stepped in to cover the medical bills for the first phase of Nollywood veteran Ngozi Nwosu’s surgical procedure.

The governor’s intervention followed the actress’s public appeal for financial assistance over an undisclosed health condition. The 62-year-old actress, who hails from Abia State, revealed that she requires three surgeries and needs N30 million to cover the total cost of the procedures.

J Martins, the governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment, announced Otti’s intervention via his X page on Tuesday. He expressed appreciation to the governor for the timely intervention while appealing to Nigerians for continued support.

According to the governor’s aide, the intervention covers only the first phase of Nwosu’s medical expenses, adding that more financial support is still needed to ensure she receives the required treatment.

He wrote: “His Excellency @alexottiofr has just stepped in on the issue of our Nollywood legendary actress, Mrs. Ngozi Nwosu, to approve the first part of her medical bills.

“While we sincerely appreciate His Excellency, we still appeal to kind-hearted Nigerians to please support her in any way possible.

“On behalf of the creative industry, we all thank you immensely, my leader. Ndewo sir”.

Ngozi Nwosu is a Nigerian actress and producer best known for her role in the family sitcom Fuji House of Commotion. She began her acting career in Yoruba-language films before making her home-video debut in the Igbo-language film Living in Bondage.