Daniel Emori, a 44-year-old spinal cord injury patient, is appealing for financial assistance as he prepares to relocate to his village due to his deteriorating health condition.
Emori revealed that he had been living with a spinal cord injury for 23 years after a freak accident in 2003 left him paralysed. He is now facing a new health challenge—a strange hole in his liver—which is weakening him and worsening his condition.
“I have been bedridden for 23 years, and now I might not live much longer due to this strange hole in my liver,” Emori said. “I want to relocate back to the village and stay with my aged mother and manage life with her.”
Emori expressed his gratitude to those who supported him, particularly a benefactor who had been instrumental in his survival.
“I really appreciate your selfless and kind gesture towards me ever since I came across you. Only God knows how helpful you have been in my life, and He is the only one who will reward and uplift you higher and higher,” Emori said.
Emori said he sustained the injury on October 10, 2003, at the age of 21, after an uncontrolled cow rammed into him while he was making deliveries as a driver for a pharmaceutical company in Onitsha, Anambra State.
He also stated that doctors had recommended travelling to India for surgery, noting, however, that efforts to raise the required funds were unsuccessful. He added that he may now need a miracle due to medical complications arising from his prolonged condition.
For those willing to offer financial support, Emori shared his account details: Bank—United Bank for Africa (UBA); Account Number—2072008766.
He can be reached on 07031655209 or 08082453717.
Deborah Tolu-Kolawole is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with four years of experience covering Nigeria’s vast education sector as well as related areas such as politics, health, security, and labour. She blends rigorous reporting with digital storytelling to bring clarity and insight to complex issues affecting learners, educators, and policymakers. Deborah was a nominee for The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) Prize in Journalism, recognising her impactful reporting and contributions to Nigerian media. Her work reflects strong newsroom experience, editorial judgment, and a commitment to accurate, audience-focused journalism. In addition to her reporting, she is fluent in multiple languages and serves as a contributing member of The Punch editorial board.
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