Popular Nigerian skitmaker, Aloma Isaac, better known as Zicsaloma, has publicly condemned the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) for allegedly denying his critically ill mother medical attention.
In an emotional video posted on Instagram, the comedian revealed that his mother, who is battling cancer and undergoing chemotherapy, was refused entry into the hospital despite her life-threatening condition.
Zicsaloma narrated how they had rushed his mother from the Island to another facility on Okin Road, only to be redirected back to LUTH, where she initially began treatment. Upon arrival, however, the hospital’s security personnel and a doctor allegedly barred her entry, insisting that test results must be ready before she could be seen — a process that would take hours. “We begged the doctor to at least check her, but he walked away. My mom was practically lifeless, yet no one cared,” he said.
He described the scene as deeply traumatic, noting that his mother, sister, and a friend were left locked outside the hospital gates. Despite his efforts to speak directly with a doctor on the phone, he claimed the doctor refused to engage and ignored pleas for urgent care. “Where is the humanity in our healthcare system?” Zicsaloma asked, visibly shaken.
The comedian called on the Nigerian government to launch a thorough investigation into LUTH’s operations, citing the incident as evidence of a broken system. He emphasized that his outcry wasn’t just personal, but on behalf of countless Nigerians who suffer silently under the weight of poor healthcare services.
As of the time of filing this report, LUTH has not issued an official response to the allegations. The incident has sparked widespread outrage online, with many Nigerians demanding accountability and reform in the nation’s healthcare institutions.
