Celebrity barman and nightlife promoter, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has expressed deep frustration over the state of Nigeria’s health care system, describing it as nothing short of a “joke.”
Taking to his Instagram Stories, the socialite narrated his disappointing experience after visiting a hospital in Ikoyi, Lagos, where he has been a long-time patient. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
“Over an Hour, No Doctor” – Chief Priest Recounts
Cubana Chief Priest explained that after his vitals were taken, he waited for more than an hour without being attended to by a doctor. Out of respect for their business, he chose not to disclose the hospital’s name but expressed dismay at the lack of medical urgency.
According to him, he later went to another hospital in Lekki, where he was required to complete a long online form before seeing a doctor. He was eventually attended to, diagnosed with typhoid and malaria, and placed on medication.
Planning Proper Treatment Abroad
The nightlife king lamented that accessing quality medical care in Nigeria has become a major challenge. He revealed plans to travel abroad — particularly to the United Kingdom — for what he described as “proper health care.”
“Healthcare Is a Joke in This Country” – His Words
Sharing his ordeal, Cubana Chief Priest wrote:
“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. I no wan post the hospital because I understand what business is all about.
I went to another one in Lekki and I have to fill a long form online to see a doctor. 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.”
Nigerians React
His outburst has since drawn mixed reactions online, with many agreeing that the country’s healthcare system is unreliable, while others criticized celebrities for seeking treatment abroad instead of investing in improving local hospitals.
Conclusion
Cubana Chief Priest’s lament once again sheds light on the state of Nigeria’s health care system, which has long been plagued by underfunding, lack of infrastructure, and poor service delivery. For many Nigerians, survival often comes down to faith and luck rather than reliable medical attention.