The death of Lucky Elohor, a 30-year-old digital sales expert and Founder of Digital Chick & Grow Network, has sparked renewed concern over the availability of advanced medical facilities in Kwara State, particularly the absence of a functional MRI machine in the state capital.
Elohor’s death was confirmed via her official Instagram page, @digitalcreatorchick_,triggering widespread reactions across Nigeria’s digital entrepreneurship community.
According to reports shared by digital creator @triciabiz, Elohor was involved in a road accident in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, reportedly caused by poor road conditions. She was first taken to LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, but due to an ongoing strike, she was referred to another facility in Ilorin for further medical evaluation.
Upon arrival in Ilorin, it was reportedly discovered that no functional MRI machine was available in the city, delaying critical diagnostic procedures required to assess possible internal and neurological injuries.
The delay in obtaining advanced imaging is believed to have contributed to the deterioration of her condition, leading to her death.
Elohor’s death has reignited an ongoing public debate about the state of healthcare infrastructure in Kwara State.
Weeks earlier, medical influencer Egemba Chinonso Fidelis, popularly known as @aproko_doctor, had raised concerns online about the absence of a functional MRI machine in Ilorin.
In response, the Kwara State Government, through the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, released a video disputing claims that the state lacks MRI facilities. She stated that the government procured an MRI machine in 2025 and assured residents that it would be operational soon.
However, details regarding its installation status, functionality, and public accessibility remain unclear.
An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machine is a key diagnostic tool used to produce detailed images of soft tissues, the brain, spinal cord, and internal organs. In trauma cases such as road accidents, MRI scans help doctors detect brain injuries, internal bleeding, spinal damage, and organ trauma that may not be visible through X-rays or CT scans.
Medical experts note that delays in MRI access can significantly affect treatment outcomes, particularly in emergency situations where rapid diagnosis is essential.
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While MRI machines are expensive to procure and maintain, healthcare advocates argue that their availability is no longer optional for state capitals.
Kwara State, often cited for progress in healthcare delivery, now faces growing calls for transparency and urgent action to ensure that critical diagnostic equipment is not only procured but fully functional and accessible.
As tributes continue to pour in for Lucky Elohor, her death has become a focal point in a larger conversation about healthcare readiness and emergency response systems in Nigeria.
