By Abdul Isah
The NNPC Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of NNPC Limited, has strengthened Nigeria’s healthcare sector with the donation and commissioning of a fully installed, state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala, Kano State.
The intervention forms part of NNPC Ltd.’s commitment to improving access to quality healthcare and enhancing medical infrastructure across the country. The advanced MRI system is expected to significantly improve the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of medical conditions, including orthopaedic, neurological, musculoskeletal, trauma-related, and gynaecological disorders.
Before the installation of the facility, patients in need of advanced MRI services often faced challenges such as long-distance travel, extended waiting periods, and high diagnostic costs due to the limited availability of such equipment.
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Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, who represented the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., underscored the importance of the intervention in supporting national healthcare development.
She stated that NNPC Limited remains committed to delivering impactful and sustainable social investments that improve the well-being of communities across the country.
“At NNPC Limited, we are intentional about ensuring that our social investments are impactful, sustainable, and beneficial to the communities we serve. Through the NNPC Foundation, we will continue to implement interventions that create measurable social value across Nigeria,” she said.
Also speaking, the Executive Vice President, Business Services, NNPC Ltd., Mrs. Sophia Mbakwe, noted that the company remains dedicated to improving lives beyond its core oil and gas operations. She explained that the MRI donation was aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and improving the quality of life of patients in Kano State and other Nigerians who rely on the hospital’s services.
Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, commended the NNPC Foundation for the donation, describing it as a major boost to healthcare service delivery in the state and the wider region.
The Chief Medical Director of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala, Dr. Isa Nurudeen, expressed appreciation to the Foundation, noting that the MRI machine would greatly enhance the hospital’s diagnostic capabilities and improve patient care.
The commissioning ceremony attracted key stakeholders, including representatives of NNPC Ltd., healthcare professionals, hospital management, community leaders, and government officials.
The donation marks another significant step towards improving healthcare access, reducing diagnostic challenges, and strengthening the nation’s medical infrastructure.
