Sterling Bank, Leah Foundation partner on cancer awareness

Temitope Adebayo

Sterling Bank Plc, has partnered the Leah Foundation to create awareness on breast and cervical cancers through a movie titled ‘Diamonds in the Sky.’ Speaking on the movie which premiered recently at the Viva Cinemas in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, Ademola Adeyemi, Regional Business Executive, South West, Sterling Bank Plc disclosed that Diamonds in the Sky is a breast and cervical cancer advocacy movie designed to create awareness about cancer. Adeyemi noted that, according to available records, cancer is the second leading cause of death globally with a record of 9.6 million deaths in 2018. He said, “The key to winning the fight against the dreaded disease is early detection and we are determined to ensure that everyone has access to good health care through our HEART initiative.” He said that Sterling Bank is impressed by the level of investment sunk into the Leah Cancer Centre – The Leah Breast & Cervical Project powered by the Leah Foundation. Adeyemi enjoined other charitable organisations to emulate the foundation, adding that Leah Foundation is the first non-profit and charitable health organisation delivering breast and cervical cancer screening services to urban and rural communities in Kwara State. He urged charitable organisations in the country to emulate Leah Foundation by adopting its model in a bid to improve the quality of life as well as the life expectancy of millions of Nigerians. Commending Sterling Bank for sponsoring Diamonds in the Sky, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed, First Lady of Kwara State and Founder, Leah Foundation said, “We appreciate Sterling Bank for investing in continued breast and cervical cancer awareness and education. Without proper awareness, a lot of women cannot identify possible warning signs of cancer making it impossible for them to take prompt action that can lead to early diagnosis. Our goal is to heighten breast and cervical cancer awareness through this educative movie to increase early diagnosis and screening rates because it increases the chances for successful treatment.” The foundation has established a well-equipped screening centre in Ilorin. It has also set up basic (VIA) screening centres in all the local government areas of Kwara State. Adebayo Salami, Joke Silva and a host of other top Nollywood stars came together in the blockbuster titled “Diamonds in the sky.” The movie is a family drama set to storm the cinemas soon and will thrill movie lovers with a didactic, yet exciting theme. The movie features other veteran role interpreters like Ayo Mogaji, Kolade Olaiya and others such as Bimbo Akintola, Ali Nuhu, Omowunmi Dada, Femi Adebayo, Mogaji Majinyawa, Yvonne Jegede-Fawole, Yemi Shodimu, Professor Ayo Akinwale, and Ebun Oloyede. “Diamonds in the Sky” was produced by Femi Adebayo for Leah Foundation, with the support of Sterling Bank.