Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, OFR, Founder and Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, has visited Dame Irene Okwuosa Memorial Hospital.

He was accompanied by a delegation that included the former Super Eagles captain Kanu Nwankwo (Papilo), whose visit, on the invitation of Prof. Okonkwo, aimed to facilitate a partnership with the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation, following Kanu’s impact and history with heart foundations.

They were received at the hospital by Sir Emeka Okwuosa, CON, Chairman of the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation and Founder of the Dame Irene Okwuosa Memorial Hospital, a cardiology center offering free heart surgery for both adults and kids through a team of volunteer experts from the VOOM Foundation of USA, as part of its ongoing medical mission.

During the visit, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo lauded Sir Emeka Okwuosa’s service and impact, made a humanitarian donation of five million naira to support the medical mission, which has impacted numerous beneficiaries across the country.

He also reaffirmed United Nigeria Airlines’ commitment to providing future assistance and partnership. As a key partner, United Nigeria Airlines has already provided flight services for the mission’s health workers, aligning with the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) and core values of service.

Sir Emeka Okwuosa appreciated Prof. Obiora Okonkwo’s contribution to the medical mission’s success. He highlighted the crucial role of the partnership with United Nigeria Airlines, noting that their reliable flight schedules were vital for the mission’s execution.