DIPF to Build N120bn Life-Saving Cancer Centre in South East

DIPF to Build N120bn Life-Saving Cancer Centre in South East
A South East-based non-governmental organisation, De Imperial Philanthropic Family (DIPF), has announced plans to construct an ultra-modern cancer diagnostic centre worth N120 billion in the region. The initiative aims to provide subsidised medical care for cancer patients, filling a critical gap in the South East.
DIPF is a group of committed individuals from the South East, dedicated to regional development through impactful projects and empowerment initiatives. The organisation recently received recognition as Champion Newspapers’ 2024 Most Outstanding Philanthropic Organisation in Nigeria.
Adding to this honour, the President of DIPF and CEO of Saint Buniks Group, High Chief Dr. Nwabunike Darlington, received the Champion Newspapers’ 2024 Excellence in Leadership Award. The double accolade was presented to him over the weekend at his office in Lekki, Lagos, by Dr. Mrs. Nwadiuto Iheakanwa, the Group Managing Director of Champion Newspapers Limited.
Dr. Iheakanwa praised DIPF for its philanthropic efforts and significant contributions to education and social welfare. She emphasised that the award was a product of a rigorous selection process, designed to acknowledge individuals and organisations making substantial sacrifices for national development and humanitarian causes.
In response, High Chief Darlington expressed gratitude for the recognition. He described it as motivation to expand DIPF’s impact, particularly in education and healthcare.
“Champion Newspapers has been a leading media house since my youth. Receiving this recognition from your esteemed organisation encourages me to do more for humanity,” he said.
Speaking on DIPF’s achievements, he highlighted their full scholarship programme, targeting 10,000 students across the South East in four years. Currently, 750 students are benefiting, and the scholarship covers education from secondary school to university.
“This is not just about paying school fees. We support these students throughout their academic journey. If initiatives like this are implemented more widely, crime rates in the South East will drop,” he stated.
DIPF also runs a widows’ support programme, assisting 2,000 women with financial aid. Darlington stressed the need for sustained community investment to uplift the underprivileged.
During DIPF’s annual general meeting last year, the organisation resolved to build the largest cancer diagnostic centre in the South East. The N120 billion project is expected to begin before mid-2025, with consultations ongoing with state governors to select the best location.
“The South East lacks quality cancer care facilities. Existing centres in Nigeria are too expensive for many. As a philanthropic organisation, our goal is not profit but service to humanity. We will subsidise costs so that more people can afford life-saving treatment,” Darlington said.
Beyond healthcare, DIPF is constructing 20 school blocks across five South Eastern states—Anambra, Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo. The focus is on rural areas and schools in dire need of renovation.
“We are starting with 20 school blocks immediately. Our goal is to provide quality education in communities where schools are in poor condition,” he added.
DIPF’s commitment to education, healthcare, and social welfare underscores its mission to create lasting change in the South East. The organisation believes that with collective effort, more lives can be transformed, and the region can thrive.
As construction plans for the cancer centre gain momentum, many residents and stakeholders eagerly anticipate the impact of this life-saving initiative.
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