NNPCL to build 500-bed specialist hospital

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), in collaboration with Afreximbank, wants to complete the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE).

The medical facility is a 500-bed hospital that specialises in oncology, hematology, cardiology, and advanced medical training in Nigeria.

Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPCL, stated this at a stakeholders’ engagement with the National Assembly Press Corps in Abuja.

Mr Soneye acknowledged the vital role of the oil sector to provide healthcare services for Nigerians.

He highlighted the efforts of the NNPC Foundation, which has conducted 1,000 free cataract surgeries in the Southwest, restoring sight to many individuals.

Mr Soneye noted that the energy sector remains a major employer, generating opportunities for millions of Nigerians, from exploration fields to refining plants and beyond.

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.

The Chief Corporate Communications Officer reaffirmed NNPCL’s commitment to ensuring energy accessibility, economic stability, and fostering global partnerships that strengthen the oil industry for the benefit of Nigerians.

Reporting by Tanimu Salihu; Editing by Adeniyi Bakare and Tony Okerafor