By Destiny Obinna
The family of Olajide Victor, a 200-level student of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, has appealed to Nigerians for financial assistance to raise N43 million for a kidney transplant to save his life.
Victor, who is battling Stage V end-stage renal disease, is expected to undergo the transplant at Newhaven Specialist Hospital, Lagos, as his family struggles to sustain his treatment.
According to Victor, his health challenges began in November 2025 when he sustained a minor fracture in his left leg while playing football at the university’s sports complex. However, weeks after the incident, his face and legs began to swell, prompting him to seek medical attention.
He was initially advised to visit the university hospital before being referred to another medical facility, where he underwent several investigations, including urine and kidney function tests.
At Taiwo Hospital, Ilorin, he was diagnosed with Stage V end-stage renal disease, a severe form of chronic kidney disease.
A medical report signed by Dr S. Alagbe, Consultant Nephrologist, stated that Victor was admitted to the facility with weakness, swollen legs and loss of appetite. The report also indicated that he requires continued haemodialysis twice a week.
His mother, Miss Adesanya Comfort, made an emotional appeal for financial support, saying the family had exhausted its resources in an effort to keep him alive.
She disclosed that they had sold their land, house and other valuables to finance his treatment but could no longer afford the cost of his continued dialysis.
Having spent more than N20 million on his medical care, the family said it had now been asked to raise N43 million for the kidney transplant, which it described as the needed intervention to give him a chance at survival.
The family is therefore appealing to individuals, organisations and well-meaning Nigerians to support Victor’s treatment, stressing that contributions of any amount would make a difference.
If you are touched by his story please send your donations to Account Number: 2458216260, Account Name: Victor Adekunle Olajide, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Or call Victor on 09018866426
