The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reiterated its dedication to driving economic growth and creating positive impacts in the various sectors in Nigeria.
Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL,who said this during a recent stakeholders’ engagement with the National Assembly Press Corps in Abuja, emphasized his company’s role in the country’s energy sector and outlined NNPCL’s plans to collaborate with diverse sectors in the pursuit of national development.
He assured that the company would continue to explore opportunities to foster growth, enhance sustainability, and support the socio-economic development of local communities through strategic partnerships and initiatives.
Soneye highlighted several key initiatives that underscore the company’s dedication to improving lives across Nigeria.
He disclosed the impactful initiatives of the NNPC Foundation, which he said has successfully conducted 1,000 free cataract surgeries in the Southwest, restoring vision to numerous individuals.
He added:”We are committed to performing another 1,000 surgeries in the North, along with an additional 1,000 in the Southeast and South-South regions, all by the end of the second quarter of 2025″.
According to him, NNPCL has partnered with Afreximbank to complete the African Medical Center of Excellence (AMCE), a state-of-the-art 500-bed facility that will specialize in oncology, hematology, cardiology, and provide advanced medical training for Nigerians.
He said a strategic investment has been made to enhance access to specialized healthcare in Nigeria, ensuring that citizens receive world-class medical treatment.
The new facility, the AMCE,he stated is set to begin operations in June 2025.
He spoke on the NNPCL Medical Hospital in Abuja, which served 122,483 patients in 2024 alone.
The hospital has played a vital role in delivering critical care, particularly to accident victims. It offers a wide range of essential medical services, including radiology, physiotherapy, maternity care, dental and eye treatments, as well as 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.
Soneye, who spoke on the import of oil beyond its commercial value, described it as the backbone of Nigeria’s economic growth, industrialization, and social progress.
He said that the energy sector remains a major employer, generating opportunities for millions of Nigerians, from exploration fields to refining plants and beyond.
“For nations like Nigeria, oil is more than just a commodity; it fuels transportation, powers industries, and generates revenues that support national development.
“Beyond its contribution to the macroeconomy, oil plays an integral role in our daily lives, often in ways we take for granted” he said.
According to him, oil provides the energy that lights homes, fuels transportation systems, and serves as the foundation for critical industries such as plastics, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture.
“Without oil, modern life as we know it would be vastly different,” he added.
Soneye reaffirmed NNPCL’s commitment to ensuring energy accessibility, economic stability, and fostering global partnerships that strengthen the oil industry for the benefit of Nigerians.
He emphasized that the company is determined to harness the nation’s oil resources efficiently while aligning with global best practices in environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.
“At NNPC Ltd., we remain committed to ensuring energy accessibility, economic stability, and fostering global partnerships that strengthen the oil industry for the benefit of our people.
“Our responsibility is to harness this vital resource efficiently while aligning with global best practices in environmental sustainability and energy efficiency,” he said.
He advocated the need for collective efforts in driving policies and innovations that will secure the prosperity of Nigeria, urging all stakeholders to remain committed to national development.
