Health
NNPC Foundation Boosts Healthcare in Kano with Donation of Advanced MRI Machine to Dala Orthopaedic Hospital
The NNPC Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of NNPC Ltd., has commissioned and handed over a fully installed state-of-the-art 1.
The intervention forms part of NNPC Ltd.
It is expected to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic, neurological, trauma, musculoskeletal and gynaecological conditions.
Prior to the intervention, patients requiring advanced MRI diagnostic services often faced the challenges of travelling long distances, enduring longer waiting periods and experiencing delays in care due to the high cost and limited availability of such services.
Speaking during the handover ceremony held at the hospital premises in Kano on Thursday, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., represented by the Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, stated that the donation aligns with the company’s broader objective of contributing strategically to national healthcare development.
“At NNPC Limited, we are intentional about ensuring that our social investments are impactful, sustainable and beneficial to the communities we serve. Through the NNPC Foundation, we will continue to implement interventions that create measurable social value across Nigeria,” he said.
He described the intervention as both timely and necessary, noting that it provides an opportunity to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system amid challenges such as infrastructure deficits, equipment limitations and the growing demand for specialised medical services.
Also speaking at the event, the Executive Vice President, Business Services, NNPC Ltd., Mrs. Sophia Mbakwe, represented by the Executive Director, Program Management, NNPC Foundation, Mrs. Rose Okonkwo, said NNPC Limited’s impact extends beyond crude oil production to improving lives and strengthening key national institutions.
“Today’s event is a testament to our steadfast commitment to delivering measurable impact and scalable, sustainable interventions to communities across Nigeria, while inclusively targeting underserved and vulnerable members of society.
Through this intervention, NNPC Limited aims to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve the quality of life of people in Kano State, the North-West geopolitical zone and, by extension, all Nigerians who depend on the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala, for specialised medical care,” she stated.
In his remarks, Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by the Commissioner for Health, Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, commended the NNPC Foundation for the donation, describing it as a major milestone in enhancing healthcare services in the region through early and accurate diagnosis and treatment.
The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Isa Nurudeen, expressed appreciation to NNPC Ltd. for the intervention, noting that the MRI system would have a transformative impact on the hospital’s operations and service delivery.
The event was attended by representatives of NNPC Ltd., management and staff of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, government officials, healthcare professionals, community leaders and other stakeholders.
Andy Odeh
Chief Corporate Communications Officer
NNPC Ltd.
Abuja
June 5, 2026.