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Energy sector medical outreach in Nigeria

Overview

Energy companies in Nigeria, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and its joint ventures, are conducting medical outreach programs to provide healthcare services to underserved communities.

In Edo State, a joint venture between NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL) and Seplat Energy launched the ‘Eye Can See’ programme. This three-day initiative, held in partnership with Edo Specialist Hospital, provided free eye screenings, cataract surgeries, prescription glasses, dental care, and basic health checks to thousands of residents.

Separately, the ‘Vision First’ initiative—a collaboration between NNPC and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo)—has reached over 10,000 beneficiaries since its 2022 launch. As part of the ‘Health-in-Motion’ programme, the initiative provides eyecare, cardiovascular screenings, pharmaceutical services, and insecticide-treated nets.

The sixth edition of the ‘Vision First’ outreach was recently conducted in the Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health, the Badagry Local Government Council, and the Kolmarg Eyesight Foundation. During this five-day initiative, medical teams treated 2,297 people. Eye care services were provided to 1,458 individuals, including 154 cataract surgeries and the distribution of 878 pairs of spectacles. The program also performed over 200 general surgeries and offered cardiovascular screenings, consultations for chronic illnesses, and laboratory services.

Entities

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited · Kolmarg Eyesight Foundation · Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited · Ronald Adams · Lagos State Ministry of Health

Claims

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Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    NNPC and SNEPCo conduct medical outreach in Badagry

    NNPC and SNEPCo's Vision First medical outreach in Badagry, Nigeria, provided eye care and surgeries to nearly 3,000 people during a five-day initiative.

  2. 10 days ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources
    NNPC and Shell Nigeria initiative reaches 10,000 people

    The NNPC and Shell Nigeria Vision First initiative has provided medical and eyecare services to over 10,000 people in Nigeria since 2022, with recent outreach held in Badagry, Lagos State.

  3. 28 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Seplat Energy and NEPL Provide Free Eye Care to Thousands in Edo State

    NEPL and Seplat Energy’s joint venture delivered free eye screenings, surgeries and glasses to thousands in Edo State, Nigeria, through a three‑day partnership with Edo Specialist Hospital.

Sources

championnews.com.ng · newswings.com.ng · newtelegraphng.com · orientalnewsng.com · theglittersonline.com.ng · tribuneonlineng.com

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