Today, I had the honor of being present at the seminar for the First Ladies from member countries of the Africa Group of the Organisation for Islamic Cooperation (OIC), where the main focus of the gathering was the critical issue of cancer, a testament to the collective commitment of the nations to combat the devastating disease. As representatives of the people, we in the 10th House of Representatives recognise our role in the fight against cancer. The House will work with the First Lady, Her Excellency, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, to enact a National Cancer Act to reduce cancer mortality through comprehensive measures, including the promotion of cancer screening, early diagnosis, treatment advancements, and palliative care. It will also guarantee greater investments in cancer care infrastructure and provide a framework for establishing and strengthening comprehensive cancer treatment centres across the country. A critical aspect of the proposed legislation will be a Cancer Drugs Fund to ensure that more patients benefit from cutting-edge treatments. Cancer remains one of our most formidable health challenges, particularly in Africa. Limited Healthcare infrastructure, shortage of medical professionals, and insufficient diagnostic and treatment facilities are among major contributors to late diagnosis and inadequate care among cancer patients; the situation further exacerbated by financial constraints, high cost of treatment and lack of health insurance schemes. Additionally, low awareness and educational gaps about cancer prevention and early detection further hinder timely intervention. The combination of these factors results in high mortality rates and diminished quality of life, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to address cancer. The Nigerian Government has made several efforts to combat cancer and alleviate the challenges faced by individuals living with the disease; the Act establishing the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), the National Strategic Cancer Control Plan 2023-2027 are few among such interventions - @speaker.abbas.movement