Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its partners, TotalEnergies Upstream Nigeria Limited, SAPETRO, CNOOC and PRIME 130, has inaugurated a cutting-edge mammography centre at the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia, Nasarawa State.
The cutting-edge mammography centre was inaugurated by NNPCL and its partners in furtherance of their commitment to fighting the war against cancer.
The centre is the second one by the partnership, a mammography centre had earlier been commissioned at Garkida General Hospital, Gombi Local Government Area, Adamawa State.
The latest centre, inaugurated in Nasarawa State, along with the series of free cancer screening programmes by the NNPC Foundation, is part of a strategic push by NNPCL to improve access to early cancer detection and treatment to tackle the high mortality rate in Nigeria.
Speaking at the commissioning of the facility, Chief Upstream Investment Officer of NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), Mr. Bala Wunti, said the mammography centre was a symbol of the unwavering commitment of NNPCL to enhancing the quality of healthcare in Nigeria.
Wunti, represented by the Head Business Services, Mr. Sani Kabo, stressed that the facility was in total alignment with the NNPCL GCEO, Mr Mele Kyari’s vision of improved medical system in Nigeria.
He added: “It is our hope that under the stewardship of the state government, this facility will become a beacon of comfort and a critical resource for timely diagnosis and treatment of cancer.”
On his part, Managing Director/Chief Executive and Country Chair of TotalEnergies Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI), Mr. Matthieu Bouyer, said TotalEnergies was committed to addressing healthcare challenges through strategic partnerships.
Mr Bouyer was represented at the event by the acting General Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility, Mrs. Tonye Osifo.
“This mammography centre is among 84 infrastructural projects TotalEnergies has delivered since 2016. It signifies our active role in the global fight against cancer and reflects our alignment with the #WorkingWithCancer initiative, which supports recovery and retention for individuals affected by cancer”, he stated.
The mammography centre is equipped with advanced features like Senographe Pristina 3D mammography system, digital breast tomosynthesis and stereotactic biopsy capabilities.
The mammography centre can undertake over 120 examinations daily, significantly boosting the diagnostic capacity in Nasarawa State and the North Central Region.
The facility also has treatment rooms, a dedicated office for radiologists, and a 20-person capacity waiting area that provides a comfortable and efficient environment for both patients and staff.
“NNPCL and its partners will continue to deliver community-focused projects that enhance the quality of life across Nigeria,” it was stated in press release by Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye.
