NNPC Foundation Wins CSR Champion Award (Health)

Business, Health

ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) — NNPC Foundation Limited/Gte, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of NNPC Ltd., has been named winner of the CSR Champion Award (Health) 2025 by Independent Newspapers. The award was presented at the Silver Jubilee edition of the Independent Newspapers Awards, themed “Game Changers: Breaking Barriers and Shaping Tomorrow”, held at Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

The honour recognises the Foundation’s impact in healthcare and its broader commitment to improving lives through social investment programmes in health, education, environment, and access to energy.

According to a statement by Andy Odeh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., the award follows a series of health initiatives delivered by the Foundation. These include free cataract screenings and surgeries that restored sight to over 6,000 Nigerians, cancer and glaucoma interventions, medical outreaches to underserved communities, renovation and furnishing of three wards with 100 beds at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, sponsorship of heart surgeries, and provision of dental health accessories to children in special schools.

Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Emmanuella Arukwe, described the recognition as a validation of the Foundation’s work and the trust placed in it by Nigerians. “It speaks to the resilience of the communities we serve, the dedication of our team, and the strength of partnerships that have enabled us to do meaningful work in health, education, environmental sustainability, and access to energy,” she said.

Arukwe added that the achievements were made possible through the leadership and support of NNPC Ltd.’s management team, whose backing has strengthened the Foundation’s capacity to deliver social investments nationwide. “We receive this award with gratitude and with a renewed sense of responsibility to do more and reach further across the country,” she noted.

NNPC Foundation Limited/Gte reaffirmed its commitment to advancing health interventions that improve outcomes and contribute to national development.