The family of Nollywood actor John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu have expressed their utmost gratitude to Nigerians for their unwavering support and assistance over the health of Mr Ibu.
Recall that the Nollywood actor has been bedridden for months and his health has deteriorated over time.
After his birthday video went viral on 17th October, John Okafor aka Mr Ibu solicited for help from Nigerians and his colleagues to clear his hospital bills and commence treatment. Thereafter, Nigerians have extended their support and offered to help.
The family released a statement to the public via the actor's Instagram page, thanking Nigerians for their support, encouragement and prayers. They also informed the public that Mr Ibu has undergone 5 successful surgeries and he is still recovering in the intensive care unit (ICU).
They said Mr Ibu is grateful for the support Nigerians have shown him in his current state and as soon as he recovers fully, he will be able to address the public. They also revealed that he will be flown out of the country for further advanced treatments once he is stabilized.
The statement read:
"We want to thank God and most especially the General public for their support, encouragement, and prayers doing this trying period for our dad.
We called on Good Nigerians and we are very
grateful for the response in every aspect most especially the donations, it came in very timely and very helpful.
So far daddy has gone through 5 succesful surgeries, and he is still recovering in the ICU. Daddy is immensely grateful and we are thankful to the general public during this phase of our lives. We appreciate all the donations made to this account, and soon as daddy is better he will personally acknowledge all donations respectively!
We are still counting on all your prayers and unwavering support as we pray he gets stabilized quickly to enable us to fly him abroad for further advanced treatment. The John Okafor family is grateful to all Nigerians."
Recall that the Nollywood actor has been bedridden for months and his health has deteriorated over time.
After his birthday video went viral on 17th October, John Okafor aka Mr Ibu solicited for help from Nigerians and his colleagues to clear his hospital bills and commence treatment. Thereafter, Nigerians have extended their support and offered to help.
The family released a statement to the public via the actor's Instagram page, thanking Nigerians for their support, encouragement and prayers. They also informed the public that Mr Ibu has undergone 5 successful surgeries and he is still recovering in the intensive care unit (ICU).
They said Mr Ibu is grateful for the support Nigerians have shown him in his current state and as soon as he recovers fully, he will be able to address the public. They also revealed that he will be flown out of the country for further advanced treatments once he is stabilized.
The statement read:
"We want to thank God and most especially the General public for their support, encouragement, and prayers doing this trying period for our dad.
We called on Good Nigerians and we are very
grateful for the response in every aspect most especially the donations, it came in very timely and very helpful.
So far daddy has gone through 5 succesful surgeries, and he is still recovering in the ICU. Daddy is immensely grateful and we are thankful to the general public during this phase of our lives. We appreciate all the donations made to this account, and soon as daddy is better he will personally acknowledge all donations respectively!
We are still counting on all your prayers and unwavering support as we pray he gets stabilized quickly to enable us to fly him abroad for further advanced treatment. The John Okafor family is grateful to all Nigerians."
