Korede Abdullah in Lagos
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) have donated medical equipment to the Benjamin Olowojebutu Foundation (BOF) to support healthcare outreach in underserved communities across Nigeria’s South-West, North-Central, and South-South regions.
This initiative will enable BOF to conduct nearly 5,000 fibroid and hernia surgeries, along with dental procedures for another 5,000 individuals.
Speaking on the donation, SNEPCo Managing Director Roland Adams, represented by Dr. Ajike Oladoyin, stated that the partnership reflects the company’s commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and quality for Nigerians in need.
Reaffirming NNPC’s dedication to corporate social responsibility, Chief Upstream Investment Officer of NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), Oluwaseyi Omotowa, represented by Deputy External Relations Manager Edith Lawson, highlighted the impact of the initiative.
“The donation is a testament of our dedication to corporate social responsibility and the commitment of NNPC Ltd to enhancing healthcare delivery in Nigeria,” he said.
He further emphasized that the contribution aligns with NNPC’s broader goal of fostering sustainable development and empowering communities by alleviating the burdens faced by healthcare providers.
Head of BOF, Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu expressed gratitude for the donation, which will be crucial for upcoming outreaches in Kwara, Ekiti, Ebonyi, and Bayelsa.
The social investments of NNPC-SNEPCo and its co-venture partners (TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, and Nigeria Agip Exploration) have positively impacted communities through various initiatives, including healthcare support for internally displaced persons in North-East Nigeria, rebuilding hospital wards and schools, and awarding scholarships.
Notably, over 6,000 people benefited from an eyecare outreach in Lagos under the NNPC-SNEPCo Vision First initiative, which also facilitated medical equipment donations to health centers and charity homes in Lagos and Bayelsa states.
