Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The NNPC/Renaissance Joint Venture (JV) has donated Three Hundred Thousand US Dollars ($300,000) to the National Hospital, Abuja, to support the maintenance of its state-of-the-art Linear Accelerator (LINAC) Radiotherapy System. According to the statement signed by Andy Odeh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd., the donation underscores the JV’s continued commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery in Nigeria.
The JV had earlier donated the advanced radiotherapy equipment to the National Hospital in 2019 as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, which included upgrading the entire cancer treatment ecosystem, installing essential data and ancillary systems, and training medical personnel to operate the sophisticated machine.
Speaking on Tuesday at the office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare in Abuja, the Chief Upstream Investment Officer of the NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), Engr. Oluwaseyi Omotowa—represented by the Head of Business Services, NNPC-NUIMS, Nkechi Anaedobe—highlighted the remarkable impact of the intervention over the years.
He revealed that more than 2,000 cancer patients have been treated with the machine since installation, with treatment costs reduced by 80 percent and therapy session times shortened from 12 minutes to two minutes. He added that 712 indigent patients had received subsidised treatment ranging from 25 percent to full sponsorship.
Omotowa stressed that sustaining such advanced medical technology requires consistent funding for regular maintenance. He said the latest donation would ensure timely servicing to avoid treatment delays, reduce downtime, support compliance with global medical standards, and enhance the precision required for effective radiotherapy.
“As we move forward, the JV promises to continue to forge partnerships that not only address immediate healthcare needs but also build a robust foundation for future medical advancements. Together, we are not just treating illnesses; we are fostering a healthier, more resilient nation,” he stated.
In his remarks, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Muhammed Ali Pate, commended the gesture, describing it as exemplary and consistent with the Federal Government’s renewed efforts to strengthen the health sector under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“This aligns perfectly with broader efforts to revamp critical infrastructure aimed at improving the quality of healthcare for our people. Quality healthcare comes at a cost, and with the President’s renewed focus on health sector investment, partnerships like this from forward-thinking private actors significantly strengthen the cause,” Pate said.
The Chief Medical Director of the National Hospital, Abuja, Dr Muhammad Raji Mahmud, described the donation as a “lifeline of hope” for thousands of cancer patients who depend on the hospital annually. He noted that the support from NNPC Limited and Renaissance has significantly improved local cancer care, reduced dependence on medical tourism, and enhanced national treatment capacity.
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Africa Energy Company, Tony Attah, reiterated the company’s commitment to supporting sustainable healthcare, strengthening systems, and advancing innovation in cancer care.
“This is not charity. This is a strategic investment in the well-being of Nigerians, in the resilience of our health systems, and in the shared future we all strive to build,” Attah said.
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