Chairman Bisam Care Foundation and Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Edo State, Dr. Samson Osagie has made a passionate appeal for extensive investment in cancer treatment. He emphasized that such investment would enable cancer patients to live normal lives. This call to action was made during an event organized by the BISAM Care Foundation at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital’s Oncology Department.
The event marked the third remembrance of his late wife, Mrs. Olabisi Amenze Osagie, who battled triple-negative breast cancer for 11 years. Despite her illness, she continued to support other cancer patients, inspiring the foundation’s activities. The BISAM Care Foundation was established two years ago in her memory, after she passed away on April 10, 2022.
Osagie highlighted the importance of sustaining the gesture of supporting cancer patients. He believes that living a life without supporting others is not worth it, and that their foundation’s activities will keep her memory alive. The Edo State Government’s Ministry of Health and Edo State Hospitals Management Agency are key players in the state’s healthcare landscape, and Osagie’s appeal aligns with their efforts to improve healthcare services.¹
On April 9, 2025, the Bisam Care Foundation visited the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) to offer financial aid and support to cancer patients. This heartwarming gesture was part of the foundation’s 3rd-anniversary commemoration of their beloved patron, the late Mrs. Olabisi Amenze Osagie.
A Day of Outreach and Support
Led by the Chairman Bisam Care Foundation and Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Edo State, Dr. Samson Osagie, the team distributed cash donations and essential items to cancer patients in the oncology ward. Each patient received N100,000, along with toiletries and nutritional aids. Dr. Osagie encouraged patients to stay positive and fight on, emphasizing that survival is possible.
The Foundation’s Mission
The Bisam Care Foundation was established in honor of Mrs. Osagie, who demonstrated remarkable compassion and generosity towards cancer patients during her lifetime. Even while battling her own illness, she supported others in similar circumstances, inspiring the foundation’s mission to continue her legacy.
Impact and Gratitude
The Chief Medical Director of UBTH, Dr. Darlington Obaseki, expressed gratitude to the foundation for their thoughtful support, describing the act as commendable. Beneficiaries of the financial assistance and other items expressed deep gratitude, saying the gesture brought hope and relief.
Legacy Continues
The event highlighted the importance of community, empathy, and support for vulnerable groups in society. The Bisam Care Foundation remains dedicated to positively impacting individuals facing similar health challenges, ensuring that Mrs. Osagie’s legacy continues to touch lives.
TWO YEARS ANNIVERSARY AND FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH BY BISAM CARE FOUNDATION
On the occasion of the 2nd year anniversary of the demise of our beloved Olabisi, the family and management of Bisam Care Foundation put together a FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH for those who were facing one form of health problems or the other at EYAEN and EGBA communities in Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State, on the 9th and 10th April, 2024.
A SUMMARY FOR THE 2-DAY MEDICAL OUTREACH ORGANIZED BY BISAM CARE FOUNDATION ON THE 9TH AND 10TH OF APRIL, 2024 AT EYAEN AND EGBA COMMUNITIES OF UHUNMWODE LGA, EDO STATE
Introduction:
The medical outreach program was conducted over the course of two days at the above stated locations. The aim of the program was to provide medical care and support to the underserved population in the community in commemoration of the second year anniversary of Late (Mrs.) Olabisi Amenze Osagie.
Day 1 – Eyaen Community (9th April, 2024).
On the first day of the outreach program, a total of 137 patients were attended to by our medical team. The patients received a range of medical services including general medical consultations, examinations, basic laboratory investigations, essential drugs prescriptions & administration, and robust medical referrals.
In addition to medical care, 50 medicated glasses were purchased and all distributed to patients who required vision correction. The glasses were prescribed by our optometrists and provided on-site.
Day 2 – EGBA community (10th April, 2024).
On the second day of the outreach program, an additional 242 patients were attended to. The medical team continued to provide consultations, examinations, essential drugs prescriptions and administration amongst others to the patients.
Conclusion:
Overall, the two-day medical outreach program was a success in providing much-needed medical care to the under served population in the community. A total of 379 patients were attended to by our medical team, with a range of medical services and treatments provided.
– Total number of patients attended to: 379
– Total number of medicated glasses purchased: 150
Thank you to all the volunteers who made this program possible.
We thank everyone who supported with resources and ideas to ensure we successfully executed the Outreach.
BIRTH OF BISAM CARE FOUNDATION
As you are all aware our Late Mother, Sister,Wife and Friend OLABISI AMENZE OSAGIE answered the call of her maker on the Easter Sunday 10th of March 2022. May her gentle and beautiful soul continue to rest in peace in the bosom of the Lord Almighty. Amen
Because of her humanitarian disposition last year at the First Anniversary of her death the family set up and launched a Foundation-The BISAM CARE FOUNDATION INC. to be a platform for the continuation of her legacy of philanthropy especially for the sick and the needy in our society.
The Foundation with the support of many people have contributed to those afflicted with cancer diseases and other illnesses. Also orphanage homes, rehabilitation centers and widows have received some support from the Foundation.
We thank God and all those who have been of immense support both financially and through prayer s, ideas and other contributions to the activities of the Foundation. May God bless everyone who have identified with this commission aimed at remembering the life and times of our dear beloved OLABISI.
As you are all aware our Late Mother, Sister,Wife and Friend OLABISI AMENZE OSAGIE answered the call of her maker on the Easter Sunday 10th of March 2022. May her gentle and beautiful soul continue to rest in peace in the bosom of the Lord Almighty. Amen
Consequently, on the 10th of April 2024 it will be Two Years of her departure from our midst. Because of her humanitarian disposition last year at the First Anniversary of her death the family set up and launched a Foundation-The BISAM CARE FOUNDATION INC. to be a platform for the continuation of her legacy of philanthropy especially for the sick and the needy in our society.
The Foundation with the support of many people have contributed to those afflicted with cancer diseases and other sicknesses. Also orphanage homes, rehabilitation centers and widows have received some support from the Foundation.
We thank God and all those who have been of immense support both financially and through prayer s, ideas and other contributions to the activities of the Foundation. May God bless everyone who have identified with this commission aimed at remembering the life and times of our dear beloved OLABISI.
On the occasion of the Second year anniversary of the demise of our beloved Olabisi the family and management of the Foundation are putting together a FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH for those who are facing one form of health problems or the other at EYAEN and EGBA communities in Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State starting from 8th to 10th of April 2024. While praying that we are able to muster enough resources to execute this program we are urging all of us to kindly pray and support this project to fruition. We welcome ideas and contributions from everyone. A planning committee is set up to help pilot the project to success. We also welcome all those who wishes to serve in the planning Committee
GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
HON. SAMSON R OSAGIE, PhD Chairman BOT BISAM CARE FOUNDATION 17:03:2024
Ten Cancer patients, at the Cancer Unit of the National Hospital, Abuja, received cash donations from Bisam Care Foundation on the 5th of May, 2023.
This is inline with one of the objectives of Bisam foundation, “Financial support for Cancer Patients and the critically ill”.
The Foundation promised subsequent donations to the unit.
The Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Foundation, Dr. Samson Osagie, said Cancer Patients need all the Support they can get, considering the financial and emotional involvement in its treatment.
Bisam Care Foundation was established in Honor of the memory of late Olabisi Amenze Osagie, Wife of Dr. Samson Osagie.
(who was a very charitable woman).
Bisam Care was borne out of the need to reach out to Cancer patient and those who are critically ill in the society.
Patience Anthony, expressing gratitude, she was one of the cancer patients who received financial support from Bisam Care Foundation.
Early detection, can reduce the huge burden of Cancer management .
Earlier, Dr Festus Igbinoba,
The Chief Consultant, Oncologist Department, National Hospital Abuja,
Highlighting the need for early detection of Cancer.
He said when Cancer is found very early, it does not require much, only a simple surgery to cut off the growth. But when it get to the advanced stage, not only surgery is required, but chemotherapy(often several chemotherapy) and radiology
Dr Igbinoba was advising when Bisam Care visited the National Hospital Abuja in May 2023, to give financial support to some Cancer Patients.
He also thanked Bisam Care for the great work they are doing to ease the financial burden of the critically ill in the society.
Cancer management is often a big burden financially, especially when not detected early, as it is the case often in this part of the world.
We can reach out to more critically ill persons with your support.
These patients were the Beneficiaries of Bisam Care Foundation support today at the National Hospital
First Year Remembrance of our mother, wife and sister; mrs Olabisi Amenze Osagie (JP – Nee Igbinigie) and the launching of Bisam Care Foundation in her honour on Monday 10th April, 2023 at 1st Avenue, Gwarinpa Estate Abuja
