Koko Maxwella 
ABUJA, Nigeria – The NNPC/Renaissance Joint Venture has donated $300,000 to the National Hospital Abuja to support maintenance of its Linear Accelerator (LINAC) radiotherapy machine, a key facility used in cancer treatment.
Speaking at the Ministry of Health, Chief Upstream Investment Officer of NNPC-NUIMS, Engr Oluwaseyi Omotowa, described the donation as a strategic investment in sustaining advanced medical equipment. Represented by Nkechi Anaedobe, he said the LINAC machine—donated in 2019—has treated more than 2,000 patients, cut treatment costs by 80%, and reduced therapy time from 12 minutes to two minutes.
Omotowa says 712 indigent patients have benefited from subsidised treatment. “The sustainability of such advanced medical technology hinges on regular maintenance. Recognising this, the JV is taking a strategic step forward,” he says.
Health Minister, Dr Muhammad Ali Pate commends the gesture, calling it a model for public-private partnerships in healthcare. “This aligns with ongoing efforts to strengthen critical health infrastructure and expand access to quality treatment,” he says.
Chief Medical Director of the National Hospital, Dr Muhammad Raji Mahmud, says the support is a lifeline for thousands of cancer patients who rely on in-country treatment. He notes that enhanced services have reduced medical tourism and improved national treatment capacity.
Managing Director of Renaissance Africa Energy, Tony Attah, says the company remains committed to sustainable healthcare investments. “This is not charity,” he notes. “It is a strategic investment in national resilience and well-being.”
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