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The Nigerian Cancer Society is a volunteer based organization with members drawn from medical practitioners, survivors, policy makers, advocates, media, students and the general community.It is the umbrellar body for all cancer related NGOs in Nigeria

01/09/2025

To all Cancer Stakeholders and General Public,

*Re* : *Resignation* *of* *NCS* *Administrative* *Officer* - *Mr* . *Matthew* *Ogonnaya* *Chukwuma*

On behalf of the President of the Nigerian Cancer Society, Professor Abidemi Omonisi, I hereby announce the resignation of Mr. Matthew, the NCS admin officer with effect from 31st August 2025.

During his tenure with NCS, Mr. Matthew showed extraordinary enthusiasm and commitment in his role as the admin officer. His hard work and contributions have positively impacted on the various aspects of our work and the NCS secretariat will greatly miss his valuable support.
We wish him a cheerful farewell on his resignation. As we all move forward, we are actively working on identifying a suitable replacement for Mr. Matthew’s position to ensure a smooth transition, in the interim, the NCS Program Officer, Eunice Ali (mobile and whatsapp number +2348185532565) could be contacted.

All of us at the NCS secretariat would like to take this opportunity, to express our sincere gratitude to Mr. Matthew for his hard work and dedication during his time with us.

Thank you all!


Professor Adamu Danladi Bojude
Secretary General, Nigerian Cancer Society.
1st September, 2025.

15/08/2025

Breaking News

Inauguration of the NCS Southern Africa International Chapter

Kindly be informed that the President/CEO of the Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS); Prof. Abidemi Omonisi will be inaugurating the NCS Southern Africa International Chapter as below 👇
Date: Friday,15th August,2025 ( today)
Venue: Protea Hotel Marriott Wanderers, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Time: 11.00am local time in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Good will Message will be delivered by the Special Adviser ( Technical) to the Hon. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, FMoH; Dr. Kehinde Ololade.

The NCS Southern Africa International Chapter will be covering all countries in Southern Africa including South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Zambia , Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi , Angola and Mozambique.

This NCS International Chapter will be led by Dr. Emmanuel Nweke. The President/ CEO of the Nigerian Cancer Society, Prof. Abidemi Omonisi will also decorate Dr. Emmanuel Nweke as a NCS Ambassador during the event.

Some members of NCS NEC including the Immediate Past NCS President, Dr. Adamu Alhassan Umar and Asst. Secretary -General , Dr. Tessy Ahmadu and other members of NCS will be part of this historic event.

Together we will make cancer a history in Nigeria and Africa at large.

Signed:
BASHIR MOHAMMED RANCCAS, NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PUBLICITY NCS

The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has formally Inaugurated the following strategic arms of the Society: 1. NCS Nationa...
25/07/2025

The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has formally Inaugurated the following strategic arms of the Society:


1. NCS National Cancer Intervention Fund (NCS- NCIF)
2. NCCS Advisory Board
3. NCS International Chapters

This historic event was Chaired by the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Razaq in his capacity as a NCS Ambassador.

The very colourful ceremony took place at the Conference Hall of the Hon. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja.

The NCS-NCIF Governing Council is led by a global Financial Expert and Public Health Consultant, Dr. Gafar Alawode.

The NCCS Advisory Board is led by Her Excellency, Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu.

The Ceremony attracted Cancer Survivors, government officials, members of the organizer private sector, representative of the Nigerian Governor Forum, members of NCS , media and the host of others.

The DG NICRAT was ably represented by the Director of Clinical Services, NICRAT, Prof. Musa Ali- Gombe .

This inauguration marks a transformative step in the evolution of the Nigerian Cancer Society, and reinforces its unwavering commitment to the fight against cancer—locally and globally.

The NCS NEC thanked the the Hon. Minister for State for Health and Social Welfare, government officials, stakeholders, partners, civil society groups, medical professionals, cancer survivors, and the general public that join us for this milestone event. Together, we will transform the future of cancer control in Nigeria.


*NB: The NCS BOTs inauguration has been postponed by NEC to a later date that will be communicated to the cancer stakeholders* .

Let us stand together in strengthening national and global cancer control efforts.
Together, we can change the future of cancer care in Nigeria.

A more detailed report will later.

Signed:
BASHIR MOHAMMED RANCCAS
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PUBLICITY, NCS

14/07/2025

*Breaking*
*Buhari's* *Passing* :

Following news of the death of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari vis-a-vis his huge diverse contributions during his tenure as Nigeria's President in cancer prevention and control .
The President/CEO of the Nigerian Cancer Society, Prof. Abidemi Omonisi has directed the following:
1. All NCS WhatsApp Platforms should be frozen for 24hrs from 10.00am today, Monday, 14th July, 2025 to Tuesday, 14th July, 2025. This is to mourn the ex-President Muhammadu Buhari.

2. That ,the picture of the ex President Muhammadu Buhari should be used as DP of all our National Platforms until after his burial as a mark of respect. *All the NCS State Chapters should note and implement.*

3. The NCS President would be represented at his burial in Daura tomorrow, and to pay a Condolence Visit to the Emir of Daura, HRH. Alhaji Faruq Umar Faruq.

4. The NCS National Secretariat has been mandated , to Communicate an official letter of Condolences to his wife; Aisha Buhari, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu , Executive Governor of Katsina State; Dikko Umar Radda, Ph.D, the Nigerian Armed Forces and HRH. Alhaji Faruq Umar Faruq, Emir of Daura.

5. May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannah Firdausi Amin.

Signed:
BASHIR MOHAMMED RANCCAS
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PUBLICITY, NCS

ON BEHALF OF:

PROF. ABIDEMI OMONISI
PRESIDENT/CEO OF THE NIGERIAN CANCER SOCIETY

The President/ CEO of the Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) , Prof. Abidemi Omonisi mourns the Death of former President Muh...
14/07/2025

The President/ CEO of the Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) , Prof. Abidemi Omonisi mourns the Death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

The President/ CEO of NCS has expressed condolences on the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Prof. Omonisi mentioned that, the former President Muhammadu Buhari was very committed to the fight against cancer . He inaugurated the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority ( NSIA) and Lagos University Teaching Hospital ( LUTH) state - of - the- art Cancer Centre, Sign into law the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment ( Establishment) Act of 2017 and appointed the Pioneer Director- General, funded the Cancer Health Fund ( CHF) , designated Six Federal Tertiary Health Institutions as Oncology Centres of Excellence among others.

These efforts will have a lasting impact on Nigeria's Oncology landscape . The NCS President's tribute reflects the former President's uncommon commitment in improving treatment outcomes for cancer patients and survivors.

The President/CEO of the Nigerian Cancer Society extended condolences to his immediate family, the President of the Federal Government of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the people of Daura , friends and associates.

The NCS President, on behalf of the National Executive Council and the entire Cancer Stakeholders in the country enjoins the ex-President's family and loved ones to bear his demise with fortitude, while praying for Allah to forgives his shortcomings and grant him Aljannah Firdausi Amin" the President added.

Signed:
Bashir Mohammed Ranccas
National Director of Publicity, NCS

On behalf of:

Prof. Abidemi Omonisi
President/CEO of the Nigerian Cancer Society

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