Blessing CEO’s cancer report fake – Nigerian Medical Association

By Tolulope Oke

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Delta State chapter, has revealed that the medical report presented by social media influencer Blessing CEO to support her cancer diagnosis is fake and belongs to another patient, according to a report by TVC News.

The controversy began in January 2026, when Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, announced that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and appealed to the public for financial assistance to cover the cost of her surgery. Her announcement was met with skepticism, with critics accusing her of fabricating the illness to solicit funds.

Last Thursday, Blessing explained that she sought public support as a financial precaution, before knowing the exact cost of her procedure. She defended her refusal to publicly release her medical records, citing patient privacy rules.

She later described the earlier claims of stage 4 cancer as a “miscommunication” and clarified that she received N13 million in donations, far less than the widely circulated N100 million figure.

However, the issue escalated when Alafaa Kariboye-Igbo, CEO of Karib Oil and Gas Limited, claimed he had transferred N20 million to Blessing and demanded a refund, alleging fraud.

In response, the NMA Delta chapter, through a statement signed by Israel Adaigho, chairman, and Usamah Hannah, secretary, stated that the report circulating online was altered from an original histology result issued in May 2025 to Mbara Deborah, a different patient.

The association emphasized that the report presented by Blessing was not legitimately issued to her and warned the public against being misled, citing the need to uphold the integrity of its members.

The diagnostic center allegedly linked to Blessing’s report, Xinus Medical Diagnostics, also denied issuing any document to Blessing. Its proprietor, Dr. O.A. Odigwe, clarified that the center is located in Asaba, Delta State, not Enugu, and confirmed that the original report was issued to Deborah through her hospital following a confirmatory breast cancer test.

“Our attention has been drawn to an online histology report purportedly issued to Blessing Okoro, aka Blessing CEO… The altered report is now being circulated for purposes that are misleading and harmful,” the NMA stated.

The NMA urged Nigerians to exercise caution and verify medical documents, stressing that falsified reports not only mislead the public but also undermine the integrity of medical professionals.