NNPC renovates 3 hospital wards in Lagos

By Fredrick Ameh

NNPC Limited has commissioned and handed over three rehabilitated hospital wards to the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, as part of its corporate social responsibility programme.

The project, executed through the NNPC Foundation, involved the upgrade of Wards G, H, and J, each contributing to a combined 100-bed capacity, alongside installation of new beds and a central medical gas system.

NNPC said the intervention also included replacement of roofing and ceilings, upgrades to electrical and mechanical systems, and installation of new flooring to improve patient care conditions.

Group Chief Executive Officer, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, represented by Chief Financial Officer Adedapo Segun, said the project reflects the company’s approach to combining financial performance with social impact.

“Our concept of profitability includes the positive impact we make on society,” he said.

Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Emmanuella Arukwe, said the initiative strengthens healthcare delivery in a facility that has served Nigerians for decades.

Medical Director of the hospital, Wakeel Lawal, said the wards were previously in poor condition, limiting their use and affecting in-patient capacity.

He said the upgrade has restored functionality and improved standards of care at the facility.

The commissioning ceremony was attended by senior officials, including Executive Vice President, Business Services, Sophia Mbakwe, and community representatives.

The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, is a major referral centre for orthopaedic care in Nigeria, with demand for services often exceeding available capacity.