Veteran Nollywood actress Maureen Okpoko has pleaded with Nigerians to help her after she unexpectedly went blind.
The actress, who made the call in a viral video, stated that she needed immediate medical assistance or she would lose her sight altogether.
The ill actress revealed that she requires funds to address her eyesight damage and blindness, which is why she is reaching out to Nigerians.
According to Okpoko, living with loss of vision has been challenging however, she expressed gratitude to God for life while soliciting prayers from her fans.
In her words, ”living with vision loss has been challenging, but I’m grateful to God for the gift of life. I suddenly lost my sight, which means I can no longer see or I can’t see for now.
”I’m seeking your financial assistance. It would be greatly appreciated if you all could come to my aid. Also, I need your prayers and words of encouragement, it has not been an easy journey for me, but I’m grateful for the gift of life. Thank you all.”
Okpoko has appeared in many Nigerian television series, including Baby Oku, Red Scorpion, Clinic Matters, University Mafias, Sorrowful, Dear Mother and others.
The 62-year-old Anambra born Actress also starred in many Nollywood films such as Matured Games, Crazy Temper, Enemy of Light, The Banker, Wasted, Falling, One Room, Labour Room, and The Duplex, amongst others.
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