NLNG donates multibillion naira neonatal, ICU facilities to FMC Asaba

In a landmark gesture towards enhancing healthcare delivery in Nigeria, the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited has donated newly renovated and fully equipped neonatal wards and an intensive care unit (ICU) worth several billions of naira to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba, Delta State.

The official handover ceremony, held on Thursday at the hospital premises, was attended by dignitaries from the health sector and representatives of NLNG.

Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of NLNG, Dr. Philip Mshelbila—represented by the General Manager of External Relations and Sustainable Development, Dr. Sophia Horsfall—said the donation was part of NLNG’s Hospital Support Programme (HSP), a strategic initiative launched in response to the healthcare challenges highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“As a medical doctor, I understand the impact that the newly renovated and equipped neonatal ward and intensive care unit will have in saving lives, especially the most vulnerable—newborns and critically ill infants,” Dr. Mshelbila said.

He emphasized that the commissioning of the upgraded facilities underscores the transformative power of the HSP initiative.

“It marks a decisive step forward in our commitment to fostering a healthcare system that works. With these enhancements, the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, is now better positioned to deliver care with improved tools, quicker response times, and better outcomes for our youngest and most fragile patients.”

Also speaking at the event, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziag Salako, described the donation as a milestone in Nigeria’s quest to improve healthcare infrastructure in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Represented by the Director of Hospital Services at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Jimoh Salaudeen, the minister commended NLNG’s commitment to reducing infant mortality through its strategic intervention.

In his remarks, the Chief Medical Director of FMC Asaba, Dr. Victor Osiatuma, expressed profound gratitude to NLNG, applauding the company’s transparency and commitment throughout the project.

“This facility was not only rebuilt and re-equipped but also piped with oxygen to ensure that every baby, whether in a cot or an incubator, has direct access to life-saving oxygen,” Dr. Osiatuma said.

The newly commissioned neonatal and ICU wards are expected to significantly boost the hospital’s capacity to deliver critical care services, especially for newborns and infants in need of intensive medical support.

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