Popular Nigerian nightlife influencer Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has voiced his frustration over the state of healthcare in Nigeria following what he described as a disappointing experience at two hospitals in Lagos.
The nightlife boss took to his Instagram story to share that he had been feeling unwell and decided to undergo a medical check-up.
However, the experience, he said, left him frustrated and disillusioned with the system. Cubana Chief Priest revealed that he visited a hospital he had used for years in Ikoyi but was left waiting for over an hour with no doctor in sight.
“Honestly, health care is a joke in this country. Walked into a hospital I have been using in Ikoyi for years, sick. After vitals, it’s over an hour plus & no doctor is available,” he lamented.
He explained that he chose not to reveal the name of the hospital out of respect for its business reputation but noted that such lapses in service can endanger lives.
Seeking alternative care, Chief Priest headed to another hospital in Lekki but was further discouraged when he was asked to fill out an extensive online form before being allowed to see a doctor.
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This, he said, was unnecessary and time-consuming, especially for a patient already feeling unwell.
“I went to another one in Lekki, and I have to fill out a long form online to see a doctor,” he added.
Feeling neglected and dissatisfied, he eventually abandoned the medical tests he had initially planned to undergo and opted to buy medications for typhoid and malaria from a pharmacy instead.
Cubana Chief Priest concluded his post by lamenting the state of healthcare in Nigeria and vowing to seek proper medical care abroad.
“Well, I don go med plus go buy medication for typhoid and malaria. If I reach UK make I do proper health care there. It’s a shame sha, na God dey save person for this country,” he said.
However, Cubana Chief Priest’s outburst adds to growing calls from public figures and health advocates for Nigeria to invest more in its healthcare infrastructure, improve staffing, and ensure that patients receive timely, professional attention.
For now, the socialite has indicated that he will complete his medical evaluation when he travels to the United Kingdom, a move that underscores the widening trust gap between Nigerians and local healthcare providers.
