Following a report that Nollywood actor
Prince James Uche may be flown
abroad for a kidney transplant by some
members of the Society of St. Vincent
De Paul in Our Lady the Queen of Peace
Catholic Church, Gbagada,the Actors
Guild of Nigeria has denied he was
abandoned by them..In a a statement
released by Ibinabo Fiberesima,he was
diagnosed with hypertension and high
BP, not kidney failure
The National Executive Council of
the Actors Guild of Nigeria would
like to react to the story make the
rounds especially in the social
media that AGN has abandoned
Actor, Prince James Uche.
The Guild took over the
responsibility of Prince James Uche
in September 2013, when we got
the information about his health
issue. The National President
visited him and he refused to be
taken to hospital or go on the
health plan of the Guild. That he
wanted cash. N100,000 was given
to him.
In May 2014, we visited him again
to check on him and this is what
followed. We took him to R. Jolad
Hospital Gbagada, Lagos State;
comprehensive tests were
conducted and were diagnosed of
complications arising from HBP/
Hypertension which led to stroke of
the eye.
He was admitted and well treated at the
hospital for over a week before he was
certified well and discharged by the
doctor.
After that, we took him to Eye
Foundation for further optical
treatment. Series of tests were
conducted on him and was diagnosed of
complications arising from the primary
ailment of HBP/hypertension.
The medical team discovered that
the eye vessel that supplies blood to
the eyes was damaged as a result of
a stroke he suffered many years
ago, and nothing could be done.
It was then recommend that he
keeps the blood pressure low at all
times to avoid further
complications which could lead to
total blindness.
To ensure he gets regular
medication for the HBP, the Guild
enrolled him on our Health Plan,
HMO which we domiciled at
R.Jolad Hospital Gbadaga close to
his place of abode.
We equally obtained a dietary guide to
help curtail the high blood pressure.
On May 26, 2014 during the first year
anniversary of Lagos State Chapter, we
presented a cheque covering two years
rent to his agent in presence of all
members of Lagos State Chapter.
The President, Chief Ibinabo Fiberesima
also approved pocket money allowance
as well as food items for him.
Between June 2014 December 2014,
the Guild has been in constant
touch with Prince James Uche and
he has never told us of any kidney
ailment neither did all the tests
conducted on him both at R.Jolad
Hospital and Eye Foundation
Hospital indicate any sign of
kidney problem.
During the medical expedition,
Prince Uche told us that his church
took him for dialysis three times
and they found no problem with
his kidney.
Much as we would not like to join issues
or publicize any assistance offered to
our members, we sincerely wish to set
the records straight that Actors Guild of
Nigeria did not neglect Prince James
Uche. We have done everything
humanly possible to assist Prince James
Uche. If anyone wants to assist feel
free.
If you want any clarifications please
call the Secretary of the Guild on
08033029401. Also you can visit the
National Secretariat at 17 Ajao rd. off
Olufemi st, off Ogunlana drive, Surulere
We remain committed to the welfare of
our members which is top most priority
on the National President’s program.
THANK YOU
IBINABO FIBERESIMA
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
