Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), in collaboration with Afreximbank, intends to complete the African Medical Center of Excellence (AMCE).
The medical facility is a 500bed hospital that specialises in oncology, hematology, cardiology, and advanced medical training in Nigeria.
Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPCL, Mr Olufemi Soneye, stated this during 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 Soneye, oil provides the energy that lights homes, fuels transportation systems, and serves as the foundation for critical industries such as plastics, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture.
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.
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