13-year-old girl injured by Guardian to undergo surgery July 4

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Favour Nuhu

13-year-old girl named Favour Nuhu is set to undergo cataract surgery on her right eye after being disfigured by her guardian, Mrs. Joyce Onyinye Obioma.

The surgery, scheduled for July 4, aims to restore Favour’s vision in the damaged eye.

Favour’s guardian allegedly used a laptop cord to beat her, causing severe damage to her right eye.

The incident sparked outrage in Imo State, with many calling for justice for the young girl.

A viral social media video showed Favour describing the abuse she suffered at the hands of her guardian, prompting the Stand For Humanity Foundation to intervene.

The Stand For Humanity Foundation rescued Favour and took her to Camela Eye Clinic in Owerri, Imo State, for medical examination.

The optometrists found that the pressure on the affected eye had increased to 31 percent, far exceeding the normal 25 percent, and a big boil had formed cataract on the damaged eye.

According to Chidiebube Okeoma, lead advocate of the foundation, only surgery could correct the damage inflicted on Favour’s right eye.

The Imo State Government, through the State Health Insurance Agency, has taken responsibility for Favour’s medical bills.

The foundation will continue to support Favour’s treatment and ensure that her guardian faces legal repercussions for her actions.

The police have launched an investigation into the incident, and the foundation’s legal department is awaiting the outcome.

The Stand For Humanity Foundation has put its legal department on notice to prosecute Mrs. Joyce Onyinye Obioma for her alleged wickedness.

The foundation is committed to ensuring that Favour receives the necessary medical attention and support to recover from the trauma she experienced .

The case has sparked widespread outrage and concern for Favour’s well-being.

The Stand For Humanity Foundation’s efforts to support Favour have been commendable, and the Imo State Government’s decision to cover her medical bills is a welcome development.

As Favour prepares for surgery, many are hopeful that she will regain her vision and lead a normal life .

Public anger continues to mount across Nigeria following revelations that 13-year-old Favour Nuhu may lose vision in her right eye after being brutally whipped by her guardian, identified as Mrs. Joyce Onyinye Obioma, with a laptop charger cord.

The incident, which occurred in Imo State, has sparked widespread condemnation and urgent calls for justice and child protection reforms.

Human rights group Stand For Humanity Foundation took up the case after rescuing the victim from her guardian’s home.

On Monday, June 24, 2025, the foundation took Favour to Camela Eye Clinic in Owerri for a medical evaluation.

Optometrists at the clinic confirmed severe trauma to the child’s eye, warning that the damage was beyond optical treatment and would require surgical intervention.

Doctors noted that pressure in the affected eye had risen to 31mmHg—well above the safe limit of 25—indicating the onset of glaucoma.

They also revealed a large abscess growing in the injured eye, which has already developed into a cataract.

“Only surgery can restore partial vision to the eye,” the clinic’s referral report stated.

The procedure has been scheduled for next week.

Stand For Humanity Foundation commended the Imo State Government and the Executive Secretary of the Imo State Health Insurance Agency for taking full responsibility for the cost of Favour’s surgery.

The foundation has pledged to provide additional welfare support and legal action to ensure the girl receives both justice and long-term care.

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