By Ayomide Otitoju
NNPC Limited, through its CSR arm, the NNPC Foundation, has commissioned and handed over a state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system to the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala, Kano State.
The intervention is aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and improving diagnostic capacity for orthopaedic, neurological, trauma, musculoskeletal and gynaecological conditions, while reducing the need for patients to travel long distances or incur high costs for advanced imaging services.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony held on Thursday in Kano, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, represented by the Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, said the donation reflects the company’s commitment to delivering impactful and sustainable social investments across Nigeria.
She said the initiative is designed to address infrastructure gaps in the health sector and enhance access to specialised medical services.
Also speaking, the Executive Vice President, Business Services, NNPC Ltd, Mrs Sophia Mbakwe, represented by the Executive Director, Programme Management at NNPC Foundation, Mrs Rose Okonkwo, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to improving lives beyond its core oil and gas operations.
She said the intervention targets underserved communities and aims to strengthen national healthcare institutions while improving overall quality of care for Nigerians.
Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by the Commissioner for Health, Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, commended the initiative, describing it as a major boost to healthcare delivery in the state through improved diagnosis and treatment.
The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Isa Nurudeen, expressed appreciation to NNPC Ltd., noting that the MRI donation would significantly enhance the hospital’s diagnostic and clinical services.
Stakeholders, including government officials, healthcare professionals, and community leaders, attended the event, which was described as a key milestone in strengthening medical infrastructure in northern Nigeria.
