The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd along with Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited have provided vehicles such as a specialized ambulance to enhance security and healthcare services in Lagos State as part of their corporate social responsibilities.
Recently, the Lagos State Security Trust Fund acquired two new vehicles, and an intensive care unit ambulance was also provided to the Federal Medical Centre in Ebute Metta.
At the ceremony for handing over the security vehicles, Isaac Akinjogunla, the Country Security Manager for SNEPCo—who stood in for the Managing Director, Ronald Adams—stated that this action "demonstrates our commitment to supporting the initiatives undertaken by the Lagos State Government aimed at ensuring safety within the state."
He emphasized the importance of using the vehicles cautiously and maintaining them properly to ensure that the community can reap the benefits of this donation.
In an address delivered by Mrs Bunmi Lawson, the Deputy Manager, External Relations, at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Upstream Investment Management Services, Oluwaseyi Omotowa stated: "These vehicles will enhance the operational capabilities of security forces, thereby fostering a more secure community for all inhabitants. Such contributions align with our broader efforts in supporting education and health care initiatives across the region, showcasing our comprehensive strategy towards societal investments."
Dr. Abdurrazaq Balogun, the Executive Secretary/CEO of LSSTF, expressed his gratitude to NNPC-SNEPCo for their kind act, stating: "In collaboration, we can strive for a safer and more secured setting where our enterprises flourish and our families remain protected."
In 2020, NNPC-SNEPCo contributed 16 vehicles to enhance security measures in Lagos.
The specialized ambulance was presented to the Federal Medical Centre in Ebute Metta on behalf of the SNEPCo Managing Director by the Safety and Environment Manager, David Aghaiyo. He stated that this ambulance enhances the overall healthcare system in the area by ensuring prompt transport and immediate medical attention for patients.
Dr. Adedamola Dada, who serves both as the medical director and chief executive officer at the medical center, referred to the donated ambulance as a "prayer answered." This gesture will significantly aid the facility in managing the high volume of patients needing emergency transportation.
"The social investment fund managed by NNPC-SNEPCo, with contributions from partners such as Total Energies, Exxon, and Nigerian Agip Exploration, includes transformative programs like scholarships, building new educational facilities which consist of ICT centers and digital libraries, healthcare projects, along with vocational training and mentoring through the Shell LiveWIRE initiative," stated the joint venture in an official release.
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