Tragedy: OAU Graduate Dies of Cancer Despite N9.4m Medical Intervention.

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OAU Graduate Loses Battle with Cancer Despite N9.4m Treatment

A 31-year-old graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Oluwafemi Ayo-Owolawi, has passed away after a long battle with renal cancer. Despite Nigerians raising N9.4 million to support his treatment, Oluwafemi succumbed to the disease.

Yinka Ogunnubi, a Lagos-based public analyst, announced Oluwafemi’s passing on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday. “It is with great sadness that we announce the unfortunate passing of Oluwafemi Ayomide Ayo-Owolawi. Femi has gone to be with the Lord and will be buried today,” Ogunnubi wrote.

Ogunnubi expressed gratitude to those who contributed to Oluwafemi’s cancer treatment. “His family wishes to express their profound thanks and gratitude to all those who contributed towards his cancer treatment. You all gave Femi a fighting chance,” he said.

Ogunnubi also reflected on Oluwafemi’s bravery during his illness. “Femi fought; he did. Even in death, he was smiling. We thank God for his life and the impact he made while he was still with us. May God console his family, may God strengthen his mom, and may Femi’s soul find eternal rest. RIP Champion!” he wrote.

In 2024, Ogunnubi launched a social media campaign with GoFundMe organised by Ayomide Adebanjo to raise funds for Oluwafemi’s cancer treatment. The campaign aimed to raise N12m, but only N9.5m was raised, with N9.4m spent on Oluwafemi’s surgery and chemotherapy treatments.

Adebanjo explained that Oluwafemi underwent 12 cycles of chemotherapy after his initial surgery. “We had an initial target of N12m, but all in all, we raised in total N9,511,824 and have spent a total of N9,405,829.72,” he said.

Oluwafemi was a Lagos-based business analyst who graduated from OAU in 2015 with a degree in Economics Education. He was the last child of his parents and lost his father 24 years ago, with his mother being the sole sponsor of his education.

In an interview with Sunday Punch in June last year, Oluwafemi shared his painful health nightmare, which began in March 2022. “I first noticed symptoms of blood, bleeding, and passing out. I spent a few months at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, where it was confirmed that I had renal cancer,” he said.

At the time of the interview, Oluwafemi’s cancer had reached stage two, with serious health complications that had caused him heavy financial strain. Despite the efforts of his supporters and the N9.4m raised for his treatment, Oluwafemi ultimately lost his battle with cancer.

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