He was Bedridden For 9 months- Until Akachukwu Godswill Told his story

A Nigerian influencer Akachukwu Godswill brought the heartbreaking story of Lentapwa to light—a young man of just 25 years old, whose life was turned upside down after a tragic accident left him with a severe spinal cord injury.

Lentapwa has been bedridden since October last year. He urinates, defecates, and bathes on the same bed. He can’t move, let alone sit, and his family—especially his sisters—are emotionally drained and financially exhausted, having already sold most of their possessions to cover his previous medical bills.

In a tearful moment that moved even the strongest of hearts, Lentapwa could only utter in Hausa, “a taimake ni, a taimake ni!” (Please help me!). His sisters stood by, weeping, unsure of where next to turn.

But then, the power of community and kindness showed up.

Through the heartfelt advocacy of Akachukwu Godswill, a call for help went viral. In less than three days, over ₦600,000 was raised. The response was overwhelming. Strangers, touched by Lentapwa’s pain and courage, gave selflessly. His family, in tears, could only express gratitude over and over again.

With the funds raised, Lentapwa was taken to Fortland Hospital, Yola, in hopes of finding a path to recovery. Sadly, the doctors there confirmed the worst: Lentapwa’s spinal injury was too severe for them to handle. According to the attending physician, his spine has suffered major damage. During a basic physical test—scratching and pinching his legs—there was no sensation.

“He should have never been kept at home this long,” the doctor warned. “Each day without treatment worsens his chances.”

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Lentapwa on his sick bed at home

It was also revealed that no hospital in Adamawa State is equipped for spinal cord surgery. The closest options are in Kano, Jos, or Abuja, with Kano being the preferred destination due to its specialized spinal care unit. But the cost of treatment ranges between ₦2.5 to ₦3 million, and the family’s resources are already stretched thin.

Another concern is transportation. The rough 50-minute ride to Yola was so painful for Lentapwa that he defecated twice in the car. A road trip to Kano or Abuja (12-15 hours) would be physically unbearable. A flight is the only viable option.

Realizing the urgency, Akachukwu took to social media again, this time pleading for more help—not just for surgery, but also for safe transportation to Kano or Abuja.

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By the evening of the next day, he joyfully informed his followers that over ₦4 million had been raised.

    “This is not the end of the road. It’s just the beginning,” Akachukwu wrote. “Millions will be raised. Lentapwa will walk again.”

Now, Lentapwa is one step closer to receiving the surgery he so desperately needs. His family is preparing for the next phase, and the online community that rallied around him is watching closely, hopeful, and prayerful.

We will continue to follow his journey and share updates on whether the surgery happens—and how Lentapwa fights his way back to his feet.

Because no one should suffer alone.
Not when there’s a whole world online willing to help.