By Christiana Ekpa
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has expressed its commitment to adding value to various sectors and communities across Nigeria.
Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, said this during a stakeholders’ engagement with the National Assembly Press Corps on Saturday in Abuja.
Soneye emphasized the vital role of the oil sector in Nigeria’s economic and social development, stressing that NNPCL remains dedicated to not just fueling vehicles but also driving national progress.
“I’m glad to have you here again at this stakeholder engagement proudly sponsored by NNPC.
“It is truly heartwarming to see how it has brought us together. At NNPC, we believe in fueling not just vehicles but also meaningful moments like this. Tonight is another night that NNPCL will successfully power laughter and great partnerships,” he said.
Reaffirming NNPCL’s commitment to national development, Soneye outlined several initiatives that demonstrate the company’s resolve to improve lives across Nigeria.
He highlighted the efforts of the NNPC Foundation, which has conducted 1,000 free cataract surgeries in the Southwest, restoring sight to many individuals.
“We are set to perform another 1,000 surgeries in the North and an additional 1,000 in the Southeast and South-South before the end of the second quarter of 2025,” he stated.
Furthermore, he announced NNPCL’s collaboration with Afreximbank to complete the African Medical Center of Excellence (AMCE), a 500-bed hospital that will specialize in oncology, hematology, cardiology, and advanced medical training for Nigerians.
“This strategic investment aims to enhance access to specialized healthcare, ensuring that Nigerians receive world-class medical treatment. The AMCE is scheduled to commence operations in June 2025,” Soneye disclosed.
He also provided updates on the NNPCL Medical Hospital in Abuja, which, in 2024 alone, attended to 122,483 patients.
The hospital has been instrumental in providing critical care to accident victims and offering essential medical services, including radiology, physiotherapy, maternity care, dental and eye treatments, and life-saving surgeries.
“Across Nigeria, NNPC hospitals continue to play a pivotal role in improving healthcare access and saving lives. This is a direct demonstration of how NNPC is utilizing oil revenues to positively impact the lives of Nigerians on a daily basis,” he said.
